Church- State Relations After 1529

Question 1

(Harmony) HVIII trying to find a peaceful solution to the Great Matter

Answer 1

He hired scholars to find a way to get an annulement. They used a verse in Leviticus to write the Collectanea- the book used to argue that his marriage was not valid

Question 2

(Fractious) act of supremacy

Answer 2

Confirmed HVIII’s position as head of the church by making it statute law (can only be undone by parliament)

New treason act- treason includes denying this

Question 3

(Fractious) what happens to benefit of clergy and right of sanctuary?

Answer 3

Abolished

Question 4

(Fractious) dissolution of the smaller monastries

Answer 4

Strips people of alms and religious guidance

Question 5

(Fractious) act of the 10 articles

Answer 5

Discourages pilgrimages and worship of the saints

Question 6

(Harmony) act of the 10 articles

Answer 6

Vague on the eucharist to accomodate Catholic beliefs

Question 7

(Harmony) 1539 act of the 6 articles

Answer 7

Reinforces Catholic beliefs like transubstansiation and priest celibacy

Question 8

(Harmony) after Cromwell’s execution

Answer 8

Promotes Catholic practices like masses for the dead

Question 9

TENSION UNDER EDWARD

Answer 9

Act of uniformity made Cranmer’s book of common prayer compulsory in services

The 2nd book of common prayer replaces the first and moves away from transubstansiation