This book offers an impressive array of distinguished scholars and a multi-faceted conversation concerning Scott Hendrix's concept of ‘Christianisation’– a conversation that displays much sophisticated depth and breadth of inquiry. The collection of essays successfully accomplishes its stated purpose to explore Hendrix's thesis from the viewpoints of those who share or dispute it to varying degrees, so that the ‘Christianisation’ thesis might be critiqued, modified or expanded. Across the various essays, the authors explore the thesis from the standpoints of Catholic, Lutheran and Radical reform movements. Notably missing is the question of how Reformed sixteenth-century thinkers and leaders may or may not have employed this Christianising worldview; indeed, to be fair, this is also missing from Hendrix's own account in Recultivating the vineyard: the Reformation agendas of Christianization. Even so, if the book's intent is to expand the discussion, then at least a few essays exploring Reformed perspectives would have been a desirable addition. Most of the book focuses upon different aspects of Luther's agenda, with authors in varying agreement or disagreement concerning Hendrix's thesis. In addition, there are several excellent essays exploring the implications for women, family, exegesis, preaching, pastoral care, polemics and eucharistic theology. Moreover, this book is an important contribution to the field of sixteenth-century studies as it considers large methodological questions, such as the methodologies of micro- versus macro-history. Whether one agrees with the Christianisation thesis or not, readers should find this a supremely helpful volume to explore its various implications and obtain a broad view of its affirmations and critiques from many of the leading scholars in sixteenth-century studies.