Focusing on the period between 1550 and 1750, Charlotte Appel and Morten Fink-Jensen provide a thorough examination of the lives of pastors and their congregations in post-Reformation Denmark. This book moves beyond official church doctrine to explore the practical reality of parish life, the authority of the clergy and the religious engagement of the laity. By analysing a wealth of historical documents, the authors uncover the tensions and collaborations that defined daily Christianity in a nation transitioning through deep religious reform. This study is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the social impact of the Reformation at a local, grassroots level. With its focus on the dynamic between leaders and worshippers, this book allows you to explore how faith was lived, taught and contested in the parishes of early modern Denmark.