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LoC No.: unk81034159
Title: Catharine de Bora: Social and Domestic Scenes in the Home of Luther
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Turgut Dincer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Catharine de Bora: Social and Domestic Scenes in the Home of Luther" by John G. Morris is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and character of Catharine de Bora, the wife of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, and provides insights into their domestic life and the context of their marriage amidst the Reformation. It not only highlights Catharine's role in Luther's life but also offers a glimpse into the broader social dynamics of that era. The opening of the text sets the scene by discussing the oppressive system of clerical celibacy that dominated the Catholic Church at the time and introduces Luther as a pivotal figure who defied this tradition. It describes Catharine de Bora's escape from a convent, supported by Luther, and the subsequent arrival of the nuns at Wittenberg after their flight. The text emphasizes Luther's compassionate nature and his efforts to help these women, revealing his progressive stance on marriage and the role of women in society during a time of significant religious upheaval. This introduction establishes the tone for a deeper exploration of their lives together, highlighting both personal stories and broader historical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, John G. (John Gottlieb), 1803-1895
EBook No.: 56084
Published: Nov 30, 2017
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Luther, Katharina von Bora, 1499-1552
Subject: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: unk81034159
Title: Catharine de Bora: Social and Domestic Scenes in the Home of Luther
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Catharine de Bora: Social and Domestic Scenes in the Home of Luther" by John G. Morris is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and character of Catharine de Bora, the wife of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, and provides insights into their domestic life and the context of their marriage amidst the Reformation. It not only highlights Catharine's role in Luther's life but also offers a glimpse into the broader social dynamics of that era. The opening of the text sets the scene by discussing the oppressive system of clerical celibacy that dominated the Catholic Church at the time and introduces Luther as a pivotal figure who defied this tradition. It describes Catharine de Bora's escape from a convent, supported by Luther, and the subsequent arrival of the nuns at Wittenberg after their flight. The text emphasizes Luther's compassionate nature and his efforts to help these women, revealing his progressive stance on marriage and the role of women in society during a time of significant religious upheaval. This introduction establishes the tone for a deeper exploration of their lives together, highlighting both personal stories and broader historical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, John G. (John Gottlieb), 1803-1895
EBook No.: 56084
Published: Nov 30, 2017
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Luther, Katharina von Bora, 1499-1552
Subject: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.