Defender of the Most Holy Matriarchs: Martin Luther's Interpretation of the Women of Genesis in the Enarrationes in Genesin, 1535-1545

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Focusing on Martin Luther's interpretation of female biblical figures from Genesis, the work highlights how he adapted premodern Catholic views to fit Protestant ideals. Luther reframes these women as heroic exemplars of piety within the constraints he believed were divinely imposed on their gender. The analysis includes detailed evaluations of Eve and the dynamics between men and women, followed by explorations of Sarah, Hagar, Rachel, Lot's family, and Potiphar's wife, showcasing their everyday sanctity and influence on Christian domestic life.