The Reformation in England Flashcards
John Wycliffe
The morning star of the Reformation
William Tyndale
Translated the Bible into English
The English reformation was largely…
Peaceful and Tolerant because the British leadership did not want a religious bloodbath.
One big difference
There was no single leader of the reform
King Henry VIII wanted…
to dissolve his marriage from Catherine of Aragon, so he restructured the Church in England.
Thomas Cranmer
- Archbishop of Cantebury
- Helped developed the Anglican Book of Common Prayer
- Helped develope the 42 Articles
The Six Artiicles
A doctrinal statement for the Anglican church. It was pretty much the Roman Catholic church just with Henry at the head instead of the Pope.
Mary Tudor
(a.k.a. Bloody Marry) Ascends the throne and executes 300 protestants
Elizabeth I
Reinstates the Anglican Church and her headship over the Church.
Followed the “Middle Way” (via media).
The Puritans
Were pushing to remove Elizabeth I
King James VI of Scottland
Becomes Kings James I of England