02253cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000140007804000110009204100170010305000110012010000320013124500510016326400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800470043152012490047853400450172765300420177265300300181465300400184485600430188412636UtSlPG20260610133312.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  ag01001479  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aBRaCT1 aThoma, Albrecht,d1844-191510aKatharina von Bora: Geschichtliches Lebensbild 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aProduced by Charles Franks and the DP Team  a"Katharina von Bora: Geschichtliches Lebensbild" by Albrecht Thoma is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the life of Katharina von Bora, the wife of Martin Luther, exploring her background, early life in a convent, and her significant role in the reformative era alongside her husband. The book aims to shine a light on a woman whose contributions have often been overshadowed by her husband's prominence.  The opening of the narrative introduces Katharina von Bora's family history and the socio-political context of 16th-century Saxony, incorporating details about her early life and upbringing. It emphasizes the humble beginnings of her family and her entry into the convent at a young age, which was common for girls of her social status during that era. Thoma outlines the daily life in the convent, highlighting the strict religious rules and the challenges faced, foreshadowing her later actions, including her flight from the convent and eventual marriage to Luther. The beginning positions Katharina not only as a supportive partner but as a character of intrinsic complexity shaped by her experiences and the historical landscape surrounding her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLuther, Katharina von Bora, 1499-1552  aLuther, Martin, 1483-1546  aReformation -- Germany -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12636