Becoming Christian: race, reformation, and early modern English romance

"Examines early modern English literary representations of Jews and Muslims converting to Christianity alongside English translations of Calvin's writings, polemical writings, treaties on the sacraments, catechisms, and sermons. Demonstrates that the development of a theology of race in po...

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Main Author: Britton, Dennis Austin (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Fordham Univ. Press 2014
In:Year: 2014
Reviews:[Rezension von: Britton, Dennis Austin, Becoming Christian: Race, Reformation, and Early Modern English Romance] (2015) (Sierra, Horacio)
Edition:1. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B English language / Romance / Christianity (Motif) / Conversion (Religion, Motiv) / Race (Motif) / History 1500-1700
Further subjects:B Religion and literature (England) History 16th century
B Christians in literature
B Jews in literature
B Conversion Christianity History
B Muslims in literature
B Race in literature
B Conversion in literature
B English literature Early modern, 1500-1700 History and criticism
B Religion and literature (England) History 17th century
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Summary:"Examines early modern English literary representations of Jews and Muslims converting to Christianity alongside English translations of Calvin's writings, polemical writings, treaties on the sacraments, catechisms, and sermons. Demonstrates that the development of a theology of race in post-Reformation England helped resolved doctrinal controversies about baptism"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0823257142