Religious reform Flashcards
1
Q
Why was protestantism hard to get rid of for Mary?
A
- the Protestant Church was still protected in statute law
- many political elite were not willing to give up their gains of monastery lands
2
Q
First Act of Repeal
A
- 1553 - All religious laws passed in Edward VI’s reign were repealed.
- the doctrine of Church at the time of Henry VIII’s reign was restored
3
Q
Second Act of Repeal
A
- 1555 - abolished doctrinal legislation since 1529
- reinstated Pope as head of the church
- didn’t however restore church lands and property
4
Q
What happened to Cardinal Pole?
A
- returned to be Archbishop of Canterbury
5
Q
What did Cardinal Pole’s reinstatement lead to?
A
Arguments of the church land of the pope and landowners
6
Q
How many protestant burnings did Mary perform?
A
289
7
Q
What were some of the protestant burnings viewed as?
A
Became into public heroes, martyr like