How radical were the religious changes under Northumberland? Flashcards
When did Protestant reform continue?
When Northumberland gained power in 1550.
Why was his approach to Protestantism more radical than expected?
Due to the influence of the senior clergy: Crammer and Nicholas Ridley, radical figures: John Hooper and increasing pressures from the King.
What did his radical Protestant approach lead to?
‘Flood-tide of radicalism’ (Duffy) and ‘broke decisively with the past’ (Haigh).
When were New ordinals introduced and why?
In Jan 1550 to revise the procedure for the ordination of Bishops.
What did Hoopers disagreement with swearing an oath to saints and needing to wear a surplice lead to?
A battle between him and Crammer, Hooper’s refusal to take up the post of Bishop of Gloucester, and his subsequent imprisonment for failure to stop preaching.
What did the Privy council order confirm in 1550?
Widespread removal of altars replaced by communion tables.
What happened to conservative bishops throughout 1551 and what did this mean for the government?
Removal of conservative Bishops and replacement with active Protestants enabled the government to embark on widespread protestant reform when they met in Jan 1552.
What did the new Treason Act state?
It was an offence to question the Royal Supremacy or any beliefs of the Church.
What happened to the communion service?
Radical reform of the communion service to a remembrance service.
Publication of a revised Book of Common prayer
Most radical prayer book in Protestant England;
Basis of church service and according to surviving churchwarden accounts it was implemented within the time frame everywhere.
Where was this confirmed and what did they define?
the Forty Two Articles of Religion. Defined the essentials of the Church of England.
