Christianity in Germany, 1550–1850. Confessionalization, enlightenment, pluralization. 2 vols. By Andreas Holzem. Pp. xiv + 730, x + 731–1600. Paderborn: Brill Schöningh, 2023. £232.71. 978 3 506 79523 6

Key Points

• The work examines the historical developments of Christianity in Germany from 1550 to 1850, focusing on confessionalization, enlightenment, and pluralization.
• Comprehensive historical analysis spanning two volumes
• Examination of social, cultural, and religious transformations
• Review of primary and secondary sources from the period
• Details the impact of enlightenment on religious practices and beliefs
• Explores the processes of confessionalization and how they shaped societies
• Illustrates the trend toward pluralization in religious expressions and affiliations