Out of the Flames: The Remarkable Story of a Fearless Scholar, a Fatal Heresy, and One of the Rarest Books in the World, (Paperback)

from JBD1

Quite a good account of Michael Servetus, his writings, his conflicts with Calvin, and his execution and what became of his works.

from dono421846

Not the dissertation some might wish, but rather a gripping story told in the manner, perhaps, of the old Connections series. There is much to be learned here about the history of religious institutions (to be honest, I hadn't paid much attention to Unitarianism), the seductive allure to power of...

from CharlieMote

If the editors synopsis doesn't interest you then move on, not for you.Otherwise, pivotal information regarding how we got to the world we live in today (Gutenberg, European culture wars, rise of university scholarship) and the ultimate incompetence of evil. The ultimate message, if you search fo...

from JBD1

Quite a good account of Michael Servetus, his writings, his conflicts with Calvin, and his execution and what became of his works.

from SunshineMS

Great read! The authors have written an entertaining, well-researched work that weaves together church figures, political figures, mystery, intrigue, medical discoveries and books. Enjoyed it thoroughly as it openend windows into the past through the erratic and surprising travels of three rare b...