Religious Change under Henry Flashcards
What was the primary reason for Henry’s decision to break with Rome
His desire for a male heir
What were Henry’s personal religious beliefs?
Henry remained strictly orthodox Catholic in his personal religious conviction.
Which book, written by Henry, attacked Luther’s beliefs, and when was it published?
‘Assertio Septem Sacramentorum’ of ‘Defence of the 7 Sacraments’ in 1521
Which title was Henry granted by the Pope for his contribution to the Catholic faith?
Pope awarded Henry title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith)
Why did Henry seek to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
Through marriage to Catherine of Aragon, one daughter and no son - Catherine past child-bearing age, Henry has son through illegitimate mistresses / Henry fallen for Anne Boleyn. By 1527, prepared to end his marriage to Catherine.
How did Henry try to justify his decision to annul his marriage to Catherine?
Through Leviticus from the Old Testament, which stated that Henry could not marry his brother’s widow - the marriage therefore was never valid to begin with.
Who did Henry appoint to oversee the divorce, and in which year?
in 1527 Henry appointed Wolsey to oversee what he called the ‘great matter’ of his divorce from Catherine.
Why was Catherine willing to fight annulment proceedings?
She feared for the status of her daughter Mary.
Who did Catherine contact in order to try and challenge annulment proceedings?
Her nephew Charles V, the most powerful force in European politics, especially after his defeat of the French in battle in 1525, and his attack at Rome itself in May 1527.
What was significant about Catherine’s decision to plead with Charles V in regard to annulment proceedings?
As a result of Charles’ victory in Rome in May 1527, Pope Clement VII was effectively under the control of Charles and was therefore unlikely to grant an annulment which would displease both Catherine and Charles.
Who did Charles send to oversee annulment proceedings, and what was the result for Wolsey?
In 1528, Charles V send his legate Cardinal Campeggio to oversee annulment proceedings. However, Campeggio was under strict instructions to delay proceedings and therefore Wolsey’s attempts to find a solution were frustrated between 1527-29.
What was the result of Wolsey’s failure to secure an annulment for Henry.
Henry lost faith in Wolsey and the hope of an annulment, and his led to Wolsey’s eventual downfall in 1529.
What is indicative that Henry’s decision to break from Rome was political as opposed to driven by personal religious conviction?
Henry remained suspicious of reformist stances amongst his advisers Cromwell and Cranmer, and even Anne Boleyn herself subsequently to the break with Rome.
Who in particular did Henry commission to explore intellectual justification for the Break with Rome, and which work was published as a result?
Cranmer was one of the leading scholar commissioned, writing ‘Collectanea Satis Copiosa’ in 1530, which used English chroniclers, some dating back to the anglo-saxon period in order to argue that kingship was not reliant on papal authority.
Leading scholars other than Cranmer were sent to tour European universities - what were they seeking?
Legal and Theological justification for the Break with Rome.
When were the findings of leading scholars in regard to justification for the break with Rome presented to parliament, and which theory developed as a result?
The ideas of Cranmer and other leading scholars were presented to parliament in 1531, and led to the development of the theory of ‘Imperial Kingship’ which stated that kings had no authority other than God.
What was Henry’s personal view when it came to kingship, and which policies were influenced by this view?
Henry held an Erastian view of kingship which manifested itself in the 1533 Act in Restraint of Appeals, and the 1534 Act of Royal Supremacy.
