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Who is he, the «quiet reformer»? Philip Melanchthon, brought up in a humanist environment, embraced the gospel teachings of Martin Luther in the early years of the Reformation and became one of his closest associates. Participation in the Reichstag, correspondence with European monarchs, reforming the church and school, developing a new theology and teaching at the university - this is an incomplete list of Melanchthon's activities. His life is an answer to the question of how to combine the incompatible: the Reformation and humanism, whose ideals were associated with antiquity, politics and deep piety, science and practice. And, moreover, how to build a society based on piety and erudition in the face of war, political devastation and the destruction of traditions.

The book is intended for everyone who is interested in how one can engage in politics and not lose Christian virtues; be a famous scientist and, at the same time, a leading theologian; have a European reputation as a university professor and take care of school problems and resolve complex diplomatic conflicts.