Edward Humanist and religious thought

Question 1

Contest between what?

Answer 1

contest between two lines of reform:

1) evangelical humanism and those who identified with the teachings of Erasmus
2) more radical Protestantism

Question 2

In what ways did moderate humanism retain influence?

Answer 2

• Cranmer influenced by humanism
• 1547 injunctions required every parish church to acquire a copy of the Paraphrases of Erasmus
• John Cheke-humanist-Edwards Tutor
• Martin Buccer- a humanist influenced reformer invited to work in England

Question 3

How did radical Protestantism retain influence?

Answer 3

Northumberland under the influence of John Hooper- radical protestant