02105cam a22003133u 4500 63985 UtSlPG 20260610134455.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Stein, Armin, 1840-1929 Katharine von Bora: Dr. Martin Luther's Wife Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-08 Produced by Al Haines "Katharine von Bora: Dr. Martin Luther's Wife" by Armin Stein is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to illuminate the life of Katharine von Bora, the wife of the influential Reformer Martin Luther, depicting her as a figure of domestic virtue and a significant support to her husband during a pivotal time in religious history. The opening of the work introduces us to Katharine, a young nun in a convent, reflecting on her life and the constraints of her monastic existence. As she contemplates her unfulfilled ambitions and the spiritual awakening inspired by Luther's teachings, she confides in her friend Elizabeth about her longing for freedom. This initial chapter sets the stage for a narrative that not only explores Katharine's personal struggles and desires but also hints at the larger societal shifts occurring during the Reformation, ultimately leading to her and her fellow nuns' quest for liberation from the convent life. The narrative weaves in themes of faith, personal resolve, and the impact of Luther's revolutionary ideas on the lives of women during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Luther, Katharina von Bora, 1499-1552 Endlich, Emma A. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63985 104809 104809