Life of Katharina Von Bora
The Rebellious Woman
"There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage." -Martin Luther
Katharina von Bora's Childhood
Katharina von Bora was born in 1499 and grew up in a poor environment and therefore it wasn't such a easy life. Yet, she was raised closed to church, in fact at age three she was sent to church school, and at age of 15 she took vows to become a nun.
Years later...
At age 23, Katharina's love for Christ made her run away, which at that time it was widely dangerous, from that false religion she believed on and she stopped being a nun. At that time, all the ex-nuns had to take part of a new family or get married. Luther asked for her hand twice, but finally she said yes and this following response: " My marriage would please my father, rile the pope, cause the angels to laugh and the devils to weep." They had a loving, supportive marriage. She became an amazing wife, mother, and supporter. At last, she was a major image because her marriage sent the message they wanted to sent.
Katharina von Bora and Martin Luther
Katharina Von Bora is Martin Luther's wife. She is considered as one of the most important participant because of her view as a wife in a clergy family. They were both so perfect for each other, Luther wrote that he loved waking up and see her pigtails on the pillow next to him
Life as a Wife and Activist
Katharina von Bora was a mother of six and a wife, therefore she lived the life of a housewife and took care of house's expenses. Also, she did gardener and proved herself as a great wife, mother, and activist.
Being a woman activist
At that time, there were many Catholics that were going against the Lutherian's movement. Also, there was a lot of women inequality, since women's work was being a housewife, yet she gave the view to women that they can do more than that.
WHO IS SHE KNOWN AS TODAY?
Katharina Von Bora inspires many people as being the image of a self-assured, self-confident, liberated woman at the side of her husband. Yet, most important, she is the woman of the Reformation period of the 16th century.
CITATIONS
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