The Historical Context of the Reformation and its Relationship to Catholicism

This chapter explores the historical context of the Reformation and its connection to Catholicism. It introduces different perspectives from Josef Lauds and Hico Obermann, highlighting the importance of reading texts without preconceptions and the distinction between tradition one and tradition two. The work of David Steinmetz and Richard Muller is also discussed, connecting the Reformation to the medieval and patristic periods.