Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation - Hardcover

by Amy Mantravadi (Author)

Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation follows the lives of Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon as their world descends into chaos and violence in the year 1525. Having confronted Luther in print at the urging of popes and politicians, Erasmus now finds himself charged with heresy by a powerful Catholic theologian, racked with health problems, and contemplating his eternal fate. Luther ought to be responding to Erasmus, but he stands accused of inspiring a radical peasant movement that threatens to plunge the empire into civil war. He also receives an unexpected proposal of marriage that causes him to rethink his own identity and the purposes of God's creation. Meanwhile, Melanchthon struggles to adjust to life with a new son whose life and future seem to hang in the balance. He feels himself increasingly disconnected from his colleagues and fears what Luther's response to Erasmus could mean.

Author Biography

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.