Women and the ReformationWomen 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.
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The Monastic Option The Struggle | |
Learning and Power An Elusive Option | |
Herr Doktor Katharina von Bora | |
Argula von Grumbach 1492 to 1563168? | |
Elisabeth von Brandenburg 14851555 | |
Denmark A Reformer in Exile | |
Katharina Schiitz Zell 14981562 | |
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