{"product_id":"katharina-and-martin-luther-paperback","title":"Katharina and Martin Luther - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichelle Derusha\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir revolutionary marriage was arguably one of the most scandalous and intriguing in history. Yet five centuries later, we still know little about Martin and Katharina Luther's life as husband and wife. Until now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgainst all odds, the unlikely union worked, over time blossoming into the most tender of love stories. This unique biography tells the riveting story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage, the effects of which still reverberate today. By the time they turn the last page, readers will have a deeper understanding of Luther as a husband and father and will come to love and admire Katharina, a woman who, in spite of her pivotal role, has been largely forgotten by history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTogether, this legendary couple experienced joy and grief, triumph and travail. This book brings their private lives and their love story into the spotlight and offers powerful insights into our own twenty-first-century understanding of marriage.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle DeRusha\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003e50 Women Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e. She publishes a monthly column on religion and spirituality for the \u003ci\u003eLincoln Journal Star\u003c\/i\u003e and writes about faith in the everyday on her blog, www.michellederusha.com. She lives with her husband and their two boys in Lincoln, Nebraska.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo wonder it is sometimes said that the impact of this marriage was as great in the social sphere as the \u003ci\u003eNinety-five Theses\u003c\/i\u003e in the religious sphere. Here is a story of a growing love accompanied by sorrow, the joys of marriage, and faith in God's providence. These well-researched pages are filled with unexpected treasures.--\u003cb\u003eDr. Erwin W. Lutzer\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor emeritus, Moody Church, Chicago \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Michelle DeRusha gives us a fascinating peek into the Luthers' individual lives, their theological wrestlings, and an unexpected partnership that redefined yet another biblical institution--Christian marriage. The Luthers, through DeRusha's masterful portrayal, remind us again and again how the grace of Christ truly affects all of life.\"--\u003cb\u003eChristine Hoover\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFrom Good to Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMessy Beautiful Friendship\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We owe Michelle DeRusha a debt of gratitude for her impressive commitment to tell the story of this unlikely marriage. This book is a gift for believers everywhere, a reminder of how the transformational grace of God can leave a lasting and unforgettable legacy.\"--\u003cb\u003eEmily P. Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSimply Tuesday\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most well-known Christian couples of all time. This is the Luthers' story, but in important ways, it's the story of all of us.\"--\u003cb\u003eJennifer Dukes Lee\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Dare\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I promise that this book will hold your attention and open your eyes.\"--\u003cb\u003eWarren W. Wiersbe\u003c\/b\u003e, author; former pastor of Moody Church, Chicago\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42091248124039,"sku":"9780801077944","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/20114ca6f10a738c82f32df1b3b342b9.webp?v=1732290005","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/katharina-and-martin-luther-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}