Women and the Reformations: A Global History. By Merry Wiesner-Hanks. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2024. xviii + 341 pp. 35. 00 hardcover.

Key Points

• To examine the contributions and experiences of women across various Reformations globally.
• Literature review of historical texts and narratives.
• Analysis of women's roles in social and religious contexts during the Reformations.
• Comparative examination of different geographical regions and cultures.
• Identifies diverse roles women played in religious movements across continents.
• Highlights the intersection of gender and religious change in history.
• Demonstrates the lasting cultural impact of women's involvement in the Reformations.