Atkinson, James

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ATKINSON, James

ATKINSON, James. British, b. 1914. Genres: Theology/Religion. Career: Director, Centre for Reformation Studies, University of Sheffield; Canon Theologian of Sheffield Cathedral, since 1970. Reader in Theology, University of Hull, 1956-67; Professor of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield, 1967-79; Theological Adviser to Archbishop of Canterbury, 1955-79. Publications: Luther's Early Theological Works, 1962; Rome and Reformation, 1965; (ed.) Luther's Works, Vol. 44, 1967; Luther and the Birth of Protestantism, 1968, 1982; The Reformation, 1968; The Trial of Luther, 1971; Erasmus of Rotterdam (television script), 1974; Martin Luther, Prophet to the Church Catholic, 1983; The Darkness of Faith, 1987. Address: Leach House, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1BA, England.

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