Women of the Protestant Reformation

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The Protestant Reformation of the early 16th century in Europe divided the church and gave rise to several reformation movements. As such, it was characterised by universally famous men such as Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli or John Calvin, but many women were also quite instrumental in advancing the Protestant cause as powerful supporters, committed helpers, resolute authors and passionate advocates in a time of great social, political and religious upheaval. Katharina Zell-Schütz Argula von Grumbach Wibrandis Rosenblatt Elisabeth Cruciger Olympia Fulvia Morata Elisabeth von Braunschweiz-Calenberg-Göttingen Katharina von Bora Idelette de Bure Elisabeth von Rochlitz Marie Dentière Hille Feicken Margarete Blarer. Twelve portraits, narrated by Pamela Hunter and Trevor J. Rolling

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