Intellectual developments, including humanist and religious thought (14) Flashcards
During the reign of Edward VI what was witnessed?
A contest between two reforming traditions:
1) The tradition of evangelical humanism associated with those who identified with the teachings of Erasmus.
2) More radical forms of Protestantism.
How had moderate humanism been weakened?
By the divisions of the 1530s, still exerted some influence.
Who was influenced by humanism?
Archbishop Cranmer
What did the 1547 injunctions require?
Each parish church to acquire a copy of the paraphrases of Erasmus.
Who was Edwards tutor?
The humanist Sir John Cheke.
Who recieved government encouragement?
The humanist writer Nicholas Udall
Who encouraged humanist scholars at Cambridge?
William Cecil, then junior secretary of state in Northumberland’s administration.
What gained peace under Northumberland?
A ore militant and comprehensive approach to reform..
Where had Northumberland seemed to have come more under the influence of?
The radical figure John Hooper, whom Cranmer found divisive.
