Celestial Wonders in Reformation Germany

Ken Kurihara is based at Union Theological Seminary. His research interests include the Reformation in Germany and the Netherlands, Lutheranism in Germany, Protestant Theology, Monastic Spirituality, Medieval and Early Modern European Popular Culture, and Women in Early Modern Europe.

• Introduction: Celestial Wonders, Confessional Conflicts And Apocalypticism; Chapter 1 Exploring The World Of Wunderzeichen; Chapter 2 Lutheran Clergy and Wunderzeichen Discourses; Chapter 3 ‘An Eagle Hurting Himself’: Flacius’s Tract Against the Interim; Chapter 4 Irenaeus Against ‘Spiritual Wolves’: Polemical Use Of Wunderzeichen, I; Chapter 5 Irenaeus Against the Concord: Polemical Use of Wunderzeichen, II; Chapter 6 Andreae’s Pastoral Use of Wunderzeichen; Chapter 7 Celestial Wonders Under the Shadow of War; conclusion Conclusion;

'a fascinating study ... Kurihara creates a narrative that will be of interest to scholars of the Reformation, early modern studies, historians of religion, and scholars of theology, as well as the history of science. The case studies that are highlighted are meaningful and well chosen and the book is researched to the highest academic standard.' Parergon 'Carefully researched, lucidly written, and logically structured, Celestial Wonders is a solid contribution to the field of the German Reformation.' German Quarterly 'Kurihara's work is wondrous for its deep research and thoughtful integration of Protestant theology and piety with popular beliefs in celestial marvels and apocalyptic imagery. Historians will find this book a treasure trove of new research possibilities.' David Myers, Fordham University