Religion Under Edward

Question 1

The attack on Catholicism, 1547

Answer 1

1. Somerset’s policy was slow and cautious not only was the country still Catholic but he was only a moderate protestant.
2. July 1547 the book of homilies, giving Model sernoms and erasmus paraphrase were introduced to all churches.
3. Chantries were dissolved when parliament met and the clergy were all ordered to give their services in English.

Question 2

Radical activity 1548

Answer 2

1. The abolition of the treason act unleashed more radical views and unrest followed iconoclastic attacks on altars and images
2. The goverment issued a proclamations between january and April 1548 to restore order and limit those who preach

Question 3

The establishment of protestant worship 1549 - 51

Answer 3

1. Act of uniformity 1549
2. Sacraments were just communion, baptism and confirmation
   3.clergey could Mary
   4.holy communion matins and evensong were in English
3. However Catholics practices still remained and new common book of prayer was brought in this caused unrest.
4. 1550 Conservative bishops were removed and new treason act was passed, stone altars were replaced by wooden tabled due to 2nd act of uniformity.