Reformation Women

In Reformation Women, Rebecca Vandoodewaard introduces listeners to 12 16th-century women who are not as well known today as contemporaries like Katie Luther and Lady Jane Grey. Providing an example to Christians today of strong service to Christ and his church, these influential, godly women were devoted to Reformation truth, in many cases provided support for their husbands, practiced hospitality, and stewarded their intellectual abilities.

In this rich and definitive study, renowned scholar Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks explores the history of women and the Reformations in full for the first time. Wiesner-Hanks travels the globe, examining well-known figures like Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth I, and Anne Hutchinson, as well as women whose stories are only now emerging.

Centuries on, what the Reformation was and what it accomplished remain deeply contentious. Peter Marshall's sweeping new history argues that 16th-century England was a society neither desperate for nor allergic to change, but one open to ideas of "reform" in various competing guises. This engaging history reveals what was really at stake in the overthrow of Catholic culture and the reshaping of the English Church.

Faith and Order: Understanding the Enduring Influence of John Calvin on Religion, Society, and Thought is an in-depth exploration of one of history’s most transformative thinkers and the far-reaching impact of his ideas. John Calvin was not only a theologian but also a system builder, educator, and social reformer whose vision shaped the moral, intellectual, and political foundations of the modern world. From his early life in France and his rise to prominence in Geneva to the creation of his monumental Institutes of the Christian Religion, Calvin sought to unite faith, reason, and ...

What does it mean to be a woman or a man created in the image of God? Many Christians don't have a good grasp of what their sexuality means. Many women in the church don't feel like their contributions matter. Why is this? The church is sadly still confused about what it means to be a man or a...

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic and controversial New York Times and Globe and Mail #1 bestselling author of Infidel and Nomad makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to end the horrors of...

A detailed examination of John Knox’s controversial work, The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. PART I – BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE: Provides historical context about John Knox, the Scottish Reformation, and the political climate of the time. It explains Knox’s opposition to female rulers like Mary Tudor, Mary of Guise, and Mary Queen of Scots, whom he saw as threats to the Protestant movement. John Knox – America’s Forgotten Founding Father: Argues that Knox’s ideas influenced the American Revolution, the founding principles of the United States, ...

Rose’s life was shattered when her partner, Sebastian, died under mysterious circumstances—before she even knew she was pregnant. Now, as she navigates her grief and prepares for motherhood alone, she’s forced to confront a web of lies, betrayal, and buried secrets. When an unexpected and intense connection forms between Rose and the brooding, protective Jasper, she is drawn into a world where the lines between the living and the dead blur. But Rose is not the only one haunted by the past. The ghost of Sebastian continues to reach out, with messages of forgiveness and danger.

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.

Before the Reformation, in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church, being a wife or mother was not a holy vocation. The only “spiritual” calling for women was to be found in a convent. The Reformers confronted the bad theology which led to this (and other worse abuses, like priest-patronized brothels) and returned to the Bible to develop a theology of vocation that began to free Christians to be "holy" no matter their occupation. But today, modern feminist claims about vocation have more in common with the pre-Reformation popes than anything else....

The legendary life of Katharina von Bora Luther! Born in 1499, Katharina started her education first at the convent at Brehna, then continued it in Kloster Nimbschen, where she took vows as a nun at the age of 16 and expected to live the whole of her life. God, however, had other plans. On Easter Eve, 1523, she escaped with 11 other nuns to Wittenberg, a move meant to be temporary until a more permanent home could be found for her. What happened next changed the world in this family story, filled with music in the original German.

"The church cannot settle for yesterday’s software when heaven is releasing a fresh download." "Apostolic Upgrade and Migration" is a prophetic call to leave behind outdated systems and step boldly into God’s fresh blueprint for His Church. In these pages, Pastor Maxwell E. Ogaga equips believers and leaders to discern the shift of the Spirit, embrace new wineskins, and align with Heaven’s advancing order. This isn’t just a book—it’s a roadmap for those ready to migrate from tradition into transformation, from maintenance into momentum. If you sense God stirring you for more, ...

Church History, Volume One offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and grew from its development in the days of Jesus to the years leading up to the Reformation. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church, Church...

Church History, Volume Two chronicles the events, the triumphs, and the struggles of the Christian movement from the years leading up to the Reformation through the next five centuries to the present-day. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the...

Raw, intimate, and timely, Nadia Bolz-Weber’s latest book offers a full-blown overhaul of our harmful and antiquated ideas about sex, gender, and our bodies. Christians are obsessed with sex. But not in a good way. For generations countless people have suffered pain, guilt, and judgment as a...

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Sexual Reformation Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses...

Brought to you by Penguin. Iceland, 1655 When a land of ice and fire, legends and sagas is swept into the Protestant Reformation, a witch-hunting craze begins. Unusually, those condemned and burned as witches are not women, but respectable men of learning. Þuríður Jónsdóttir has grown up...

“Every seed carries a Kingdom future—what will yours produce?” In The Seed Company, Pastor Maxwell E. Ogaga unveils the divine principle of the seed—how God plants truth, people, and purpose to bring transformation to the church and the world. This book challenges believers to recognise, nurture, and release the seeds entrusted to them, building a legacy that multiplies across generations. If you’re ready to move from simply holding potential to producing Kingdom impact, The Seed Company will ignite your faith to sow, grow, and reap for God’s glory. Pastor Maxwell E. Ogaga is a ...

"When God calls you forward, staying still is no longer an option—Migration shows you how to move with Him into destiny." "Migration" is a clarion call to shift from the familiar into the fullness of God’s purpose. With prophetic insight and pastoral clarity, Maxwell E. Ogaga challenges believers to move beyond comfort zones, embrace divine transitions, and journey into the next dimension of Kingdom life. This book is not just about change—it’s about transformation, alignment, and stepping boldly into the new season God has prepared. Pastor Maxwell E. Ogaga is a passionate teacher, ...

In 1551 Antwerp, a young woman’s faith is tested in silence. Lizzie is an heiress by birth and newly married by choice when her life is overtaken by the outlawed Anabaptist faith. Through her husband Jerome, a humble coppersmith, she encounters a church that believes baptism must be chosen freely—and a God worth obeying even unto death. As imperial edicts tighten under Emperor Charles V, neighbors become informers, worship becomes a crime, and prison walls rise between husbands and wives. Lizzie and Jerome are confined within the same castle, forbidden to see one another, yet sustained ...