This book looks at the Christian idea of salvation as seen through the eyes of five English reformers of the 16th century, including the famous Bible translator, William Tyndale. It highlights their debt to continental theologicans, especially Martin Luther, and reveals how they sought to make theology relevant to the everyday lives of those around them.

`Carl Trueman ... is a sound guide both historically and theologically ... this is a major contribution to studies of English Reformation theology.' Theology `Trueman brilliantly justifies his choice of subjects and adequately confines his study to reformation soteriological polemics.' Renaissance Quarterly `His research is so detailed that he is able to pick out the various nuances of the thought of each of the English thinkers he is considering. This work is a fine and detailed analysis of the soteriological writings of some of the key figures of the English reformation and describes some of the theological tensions which were early intimations of the doctinal controversies which were to find their full expression in England in the following century.' Emma Hebblethwaite, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol. 48, No. 1, Apr '97 `Trueman's clear and thoughtful presentation of the complex relationship of English reformers to Luther, Melanchthon, and the broader Continental Reformation tranditions is a needed corrective.' The Journal of Religion `Soberly argued study.' Religious Study Review `A valuable contribution to the literature of Henrican reform.' Church History Each of the five reformers is presented with sympathy and in the second part of the book we are able to read them in their own words to a considerable extent ... it is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the role of English reformers on the shaping of the Church in England.