Book: The Honeycomb Scroll: Philipp Melanchthon at the Dawn of the Reformation

Long overshadowed by Luther and Calvin, Philipp Melanchthon (1497–1560) is one of the most important figures in the Protestant Reformation and had profound effect on Western church history. This book gives the most detailed English-language biographical treatment of Melanchthon to date, moving from his historical context and personal origins, through his childhood, education, and early career at Wittenberg during the dramatic events at the dawn of the Reformation (1497–1524).

Establishing the deep geopolitical and religious context of Melanchthon's early life, the volume then follows Melanchthon to the great halls of humanist learning at Heidelberg and Tubingen, where his studies and teaching career began and his faith was richly fostered. The pivotal moment comes in his appointment to the chair of Greek in Wittenberg where Melanchthon became a great ally and supporter of Martin Luther. Melanchthon's role as key player in the advocacy for reform expanded through his involvement in the Leipzig Disputation, his visible representation of the evangelical cause in Wittenberg during Luther's absence at Worms and the Wartburg, and his struggle with the radical wing. The volume closes by looking ahead to Melanchthon's contribution to the Augsburg Confession of 1530.

Contents
Wars and Rumors of Wars 
The Armorer  1459–1493
A Bride from Bretten  1493–1508
The Passing of the Age  1493–1508
A Time to Mourn  1493–1508
Pforzheim 1508–1509
Heidelberg  1509–1512
Tübingen  1512–1518
Wittenberg  1518–1519
All In. The Wittenberg Movement  1519–1520
Wedding Bells and Papal Bulls  1520–1521
Taking a Stand  1521
Bounding the Fire  1521–1522
Old Testament Dreams 1522
Homecoming 1522–1524