In the decades since the 1960s, the de-Christianization of society at a cultural and legislative level has been rapid. Renewed interest in the Reformation and the study of the Reformers' teaching has brought forth much good literature, and has provided strength to existing churches, and a fresh impetus for the planting of biblical churches.Ĭoncurrent with this development in the life of the churches, however, has been a dramatic shift in Western society at large. In many ways there has been such a strengthening. Houghton, that it would 'be a major contribution to the religious needs of the present age, and that it lead to the strengthening of the foundations of a wonderful God-given heritage of truth'. When the present publisher first issued The Reformation in England in 1962, it was hoped, in the words of its editor, S.
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