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Ethan H. Shagan is a trained historian specializing in early modern Britain, whose interests have expanded to encompass the broader landscape of early modern Europe, with a focus on the historical dimensions of religion. His scholarly work primarily revolves around contested spaces of faith in the early modern world. Shagan's notable book, 'The Birth of Modern Belief' (Princeton, 2018), traces the evolution of belief in the Christian West from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, offering insights into how notions of belief transformed into modern categories, shaping societal judgments on science and religion. In addition, 'The Rule of Moderation' (Cambridge, 2011) investigates the discourse of moderation in early modern England and its role as an ideological tool wielded for the control of social, religious, and political dynamics. Shagan has also explored the contributions of ordinary people to the English Reformation in 'Popular Politics and the English Reformation' (Cambridge, 2003). His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Leo Gershoy Prize and the Roland Bainton Prize for his significant contributions to the field of history.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
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