The Church: John Huss - His Life Teachings and Death After Five Hundred Years

The Church: John Huss - His Life Teachings and Death After Five Hundred Years by David S. Schaff is a comprehensive study of the life and teachings of John Huss a prominent religious figure in Bohemia. The book delves into the theological beliefs and controversies surrounding Huss particularly his views on the church the papacy the power of the keys and the authority of the Scriptures. Schaff explores Huss's indebtedness to John Wyclif another influential religious thinker and highlights the similarities in their doctrines. Huss's treatise on the church challenges the established ecclesiastical hierarchy and advocates for a return to the teachings of the early church. The book also examines Huss's opposition to the death penalty for heresy underscoring his dedication to upholding what he believed to be true Christian principles. Overall the book provides a detailed account of Huss's theological contributions and his enduring legacy in Western Christendom shedding light on the theological debates and religious reforms of the time.