From Priest's Whore to Pastor's Wife

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The marriage of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora marked a significant turning point in the Protestant Reformation, influencing the perception of clerical marriage. This book explores the reception and implications of clerical marriage in the dioceses of Mainz and Magdeburg during the early sixteenth century, focusing on the views held under Archbishop Albrecht von Hohenzollern. By examining diverse rural and urban contexts across Saxony, Franconia, and Swabia, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the contentious debates surrounding this pivotal issue.