Civil Society and Fanaticism: Conjoined Histories

Exploring the early Reformation, this book delves into the conflict between religious fervor and civil order, highlighting how figures like Luther and Calvin labeled certain groups as fanatics for their destructive actions against church images and authority. It examines the tensions between the desire to establish a divine kingdom and the preservation of civil society, focusing on the backlash against mediations and representations during this pivotal time of iconoclasm.