Women and the Reformation

von Stjerna

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Women and the Reformation gathers historical materials and personal accounts to provide a comprehensive and accessible look at the status and contributions of women as leaders in the 16th century Protestant world. - Explores the new and expanded role as core participants in Christian life that women experienced during the Reformation - Examines diverse individual stories from women of the times, ranging from biographical sketches of the ex-nun Katharina von Bora Luther and Queen Jeanne d'Albret, to the prophetess Ursula Jost and the learned Olimpia Fulvia Morata - Brings together social history and theology to provide a groundbreaking volume on the theological effects that these women had on Christian life and spirituality - Accompanied by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/stjerna offering student's access to the writings by the women featured in the book

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9781405114233
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.07.2008
• Größe: 244 x 170 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons