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Synopsis from the back of the book:

You're no idiot, of course. You know that the Reformation started when a guy named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg. But when it comes to understanding why this event was so important, and how the movement it began continues to influence the world today, you feel like a Sunday-school drop-out.

Don't lose faith in yourself! In this book, you will learn how the Reformation came about, who its numerous leaders were, and why so many different denominations - and beliefs - emerged from it. In this book, you get:

• A fascinating look at the beginnings of Protestantism
• A compelling biographical look at Martin Luther - and the controversies and conflicts that shaped his life
• Little known facts about Mennonites, Amish, and other Anabaptist sects
• Explanations of how the Reformation gave rise to present-day evangelists and fundamentalists