Brad S. Gregory
Brad S. Gregory is a professor of History at the University of Notre Dame, where he has taught since 2003. He is also the Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study.
Before he moved to Notre Dame, he was a professor at Stanford University, where he had been tenured since 2001. He is an expert in the history of Reformation-era Christianity in Europe and on its significant influence on the modern world.
Over the years, Brad S. Gregory has been invited to give lectures at some of the world's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. He has given lectures in New Zealand, England, Australia, Scotland, Taiwan, Ireland, Israel, Northern Ireland, Italy, Finland, Germany, and the United States.
In 2005, he won the first edition of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture’s
Hiett Prize. The award netted him $50,000 for his outstanding work in the humanities.
In 1999, Brad S. Gregory published his debut work,
Salvation at Stake, in which he examines why Reformation-era Christians were willing to die for their faith. In the work, the author conducts research into both Catholic and Protestant martyrs. He believes that these martyrs were convinced that they were assured of eternal salvation if they stayed true to their faith despite the very real threat of martyrdom. Brad shows how religious conflict shaped their actions and choices. Using historical stories and records, he helps readers understand the deep conviction, fear, and faith that led hundreds to accept death and untold suffering.
The following year, Brad S. Gregory published
The History of Christianity in the Reformation Era as a guide to how Christianity changed during one of the most important eras of its history. The author describes the schism between Protestants and Catholics and the resulting conflicts. He shows how politics, beliefs, and society were affected, and explains the key events, leaders, and ideas that shaped the era. Using a range of lessons, Brad helps his audience understand how modern Christianity and Europe were shaped by the Reformation as he shows both the divisions that it brought and the unity people sought.
Casting Martin Luther in a very different light, Brad Gregory published
Rebel in the Ranks in 2017. He casts Luther as a deliberate revolutionary whose ideas were informed by the intellectual, political, and cultural trends of his time. His revolution led to hundreds of interpretations of the Bible, as well as social upheavals, political conflicts, and competing churches. Over the course of about half a millennium, the conflicts led to a shift from consumerism and enlightenment to modern capitalism and moral relativism.
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Brad S. Gregory: F.A.Q
What was the first book Brad S. Gregory wrote?
The first book written by Brad S. Gregory was Tractatus Theologico-Politicus: Gebhardt Edition, published in 1670.
What was the most recent book Brad S. Gregory wrote?
Their most recently released work was Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World on September 12th, 2017.
Are there upcoming new books by Brad S. Gregory?
Brad S. Gregory does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Brad S. Gregory written?
Brad S. Gregory has written 6 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 1 book in the Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy Series, 5 Non-Fiction Books.