Challenges To The Religious Settlement Flashcards
Who were the puritans
Radical Protestants who wanted to “purify” the Christian religion by getting rid of anuthing that wasn’t in the bible
What we’re the main additions in the act of uniformity that angered puritans
Vestments
Decorations (crucifix)
What did puritans hate about the decorations
Puritans preferred a simpler style of worship with whitewashed churches and no heaven images including crucifixes and statues which were seen as ungodly and too catholic. Idle worship was seen as a barrier between man and god
Decorations (2)
The allowing of embellishment in churches such as ornaments, decoration and the singing of hymns appeased the catholics and Elizabeth was winning many of them over
However some puritans bishops would always complain about the new church look. When some puritan bishops threatened to resign E backed down as she could not replace them with educated Protestant clergy of similar ability
How did vestments anger puritans
Catholics wore vestments to separate themselves from commoners which gave them authority. However puritans believed that vestments established a hierarchy in the church and that no person should be superior to anyone else
How do Elizabeth add vestments in 1559
Elizabeth wanted the clergy to wear special vestments as described in the royal injunctions. Puritans resisted this
In 1566 the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Parker required priests in his Book of Advertisements to attend an exhibition showing the vestments they must wear
Resulted in the resignation of 37 puritans priests who refused to attend church and to wear the new vestments as required
What was the extent of the puritan challenge
Vocal group within English society. For example John foxe Thomas Cartwright openly anti catholic
While they were active in London, Cambridge, Oxford and parts of east anglia, Puritanism had less of an impact on northern England where people remained mostly catholic. As well as this compared to Catholicism and Protestantism, Puritanism had a fairly small following which meant that they’re was a small chance of a revolt
What was the extent of the puritan challenge (2)
We’re not backed by a powerful European power unlike catholics which were backed by France and Spain two of the most powerful nations in the world
Therefore the gorvernment ignored most puritan demands for reform of the Church of England including the Admonition to Parliament in 1572 sugestint that puritanisms support was limited
Why did the catholics not agree with the act of uniformity
The bible and church services had to be in English as well as the bible tone written in English instead of Latin opposing the catholics 900 year tradition of Catholicism
What was the impact of the bible services being in English
The omission of Latin mass was unacceptable to catholics. Many got round this however by going to the new church on Sundays and then taking Mass secretly later
What is the counter reformation
The catholics church attempt to reverse the Protestant reformation in Europe and stop its spread
In 1566 the pope issued an instruction to English catholics to not attend Church of England services
What was the extent of the catholic threat
Up to one third of the nobility and many gentry were recusants especially in the north and north west of England
Catholic nobility tended to be from traditional and powerful families that had prospered under Mary Tudor such as the Neville’s and the Percy’s. They resented their loss of influence under E and disliked the growing influence of her favourites such as Sir William Cecil and Robert Dudley
What was the extent of the catholic threat (2)
The nobility in the north were very influential and had always enjoyed freedom of action from the crown do they were well placed to incite a rebellion against E
How did the papacy fuel the catholic threat abroad
The counter reformation meant the pope was prepared to end Protestant rule in England
Disapproved of the step E took to s up press catholisiciam following the revolt of the northern earls
Pope had already excommunicated Elizabeth in 1570. This could encourage Catholic powers like France and Spain to attack England
