Overview

A sweeping tale of faith, betrayal, and reformation in 16th-century Europe. As the Church fractures, revolution brews, and society changes, Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon face personal and public trials that test their bonds and beliefs. When the pope and King Henry VIII pressure Erasmus to denounce Luther, both authors grapple with inner demons. Erasmus confronts his illegitimate birth, while Luther battles the rejection of the Church and his father. Melanchthon, caught between his veneration for both men, must choose a side or risk being torn apart. Their interwoven lives and fears spiral as events take hold. Perfect for readers seeking historical fiction that explores the complexities of faith and the human heart during a time of profound change.

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""Amy Mantravadi has taken one of the most consequential yet inaccessible controversies of the Reformation--over the freedom or bondage of the will--and rendered it in living color, three-dimensional depth, and an emotional charge that grabs you by the throat. Civilization and salvation are at stake, yet we experience the stakes through the intense, ever-shifting relationships between the three men at the center of the debate. An ambitious undertaking, deftly executed!"" - Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson, author of Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration and A-Tumblin' Down: A Novel ""I cannot get over what Amy has pulled off in Broken Bonds. Historical fiction of the highest order, jammed with excitement and grit and detail, yet with a depth of theological understanding the genre almost never possesses. This helps tremendously given the period she's chosen to bring to life, The Protestant Reformation. Events and people I thought I knew well take on a whole new dimension and urgency in her hands. I was gripped from start to finish. A major achievement, and one that I hope finds a wide readership. Bravo!"" - David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology ""This is a wonderful and weird book, which will delight and edify lovers of theology, history, and the history of theology. Broken Bonds is a thoroughly researched and exceptionally well written recreation of one of the church's pivotal dramas that does not shy away from exploring the humanity and complexity of its central characters. Broken Bonds is a compelling book that every reader will benefit from."" - Matthew Lee Anderson, Asst. Professor, Baylor University Honors Program, author of Called into Questions

Author Information

Amy Mantravadi lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband, Jai, and their son, Thomas. She holds a B.A. in biblical literature and political science from Taylor University and an M.A. in international security from King's College London. She is a 1517 contributor and author of the Chronicle of Maud series of historical novels. When she is not writing, she enjoys geeking out about history and theology, filling the internet with GIFs, and spending time with her family.

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