Magdalena and Balthasar

The book Magdalena and Balthasar by Steven Ozment describes the relationship between a married couple in the sixteenth century. Balthasar was a merchant who traveled a couple months out of each year for his trade. Magdalena, his wife, was very devoted to him and helped him with his business. Their relationship, which included trust, loyalty, and love, was very different then most married couples of their time. They had a son together and even though …

…basically had a happy joyful life. They looked to God for answers, but found joy in themselves. Their relationship had many qualities of modern day times and was ultimately successful. Even though Magdalena and Balthasar’s marriage happened in the sixteenth, it was so ful of love and joy that any couple from any time would love to have achieved the kind of relationship that these two have shared. Bibliography the book Magdalana and Balthasar