Women at the cradle of the reformation. Some examples of literary involvement Cover Image

Kobiety u kolebki Reformacji. kilka przykładów literackiego zaangażowania
Women at the cradle of the reformation. Some examples of literary involvement

Author(s): Jerzy Strzelczyk
Subject(s): History of ideas, Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Instytut Zachodni im. Zygmunta Wojciechowskiego
Keywords: reformation in Germany, Switzerland and the Nrtherlands; women in the srevice of the Reformation; Martin Luther; Argula von Grumbach; Katharina Zell; Ursula Weide; Duchess Elizabeth of Brunswick-Luneb

Summary/Abstract: The quincentenary of Martin Luther's memorable (oct. 31, 1517) proclamation provides ample occasion to ponder on the role of women in the early stage of Reformation, a topic rarely taken up in scholarly reflection.After a reflection on on influence of Reformation on the social position of women, attention is drawn to several prominent female protagonists of those times ( Argula von Grumbach, Katharina Zell, Ursula Weide, Duchess Elizabeth of Brunswick-Luneburg, Elizabeth Cruciger, Jeanne de Jussie, Marie dentiere,, Anna Bjins).

  • Issue Year: 364/2017
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 21-54
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: English, Polish