' While the principal focus in [.] Thompson's book, is on the developing Catholici-Protestant divide that would soon make permanent the split within what had been the unity of Western Christendom, Bucer was also involved, as noted, in the attempt to forge a unity (albeit fragile) within Protestantism as well. As a mediating figure in a time of increasingly intense passions, Bucer was deeply suspect, if not indeed reviled, for what he sought to achieve - and he continues to be treated with some disdain in some circles - but he deserves and deserves better.welcome addition to a still relatively small literature in English on this enigmatic reformer. ' N. Scott Amos, Renaissance Quarterly , 2005. ' Thompson's study is a considered contribution to the debate and makes available a wealth of continental sources to an English-speaking readership. ' Andreas Loewe, Ecclesiastical History , 2006.

' The contributors to this enlightening and highly readable volume are to be commended warmly for their work in catalyzing the discussion. ' Simon Doubleday, American Historical Review , 2005.