were the puritans a threat up to 1593? Flashcards
Once Catholic Marian Lords quelled - biggest threat came from Puritans!
Within Eng / gov.
Catholic threat - largely abroad
Marian exiles in the episcopacy…
had become radicalised abroad.
Promoted by Eliza to counter the threat posed to her settlement by the Marian Catholic Bishops
BUT: most were prepared to work within the settlement, conform
e.g. WHITGIFT.
AND: Eliza simply refused to sanction any moves she felt were too Puritan e.g. Lambeth Articles
Protected by powerful men…
Leicester & his brother /
Cecil
Lack of doctrinal clarity of settlement let to Puritans persistently introducing bills into parliament…
PRESBYTERIANISM = “the first really effective pressure group in parliamentary history”
BUT: Eliza vetoed attempts to pressure her into a more Puritan settlement.
AND: after 1573 confirmation of 39 Articles, parliamentary pressure from Puritans ceased
AND: moderate puritans in parliament wouldn’t support radical bills anyway e.g. COPE’S BILL & BOOK 1587
Most concerted opposition to settlement focused on…
organisation of the Church.
Indicates: Eliza had some success achieving doctrinal conformity.
Secret printing press…
A threat the gov took seriously.
BUT: radical puritans alienated moderates in 1588 - issue of anonymous Martin Marprelate tracts
The Separatists…
a threat
BUT small group & penalties were severe
Proclamation of Hacket…
as Messiah made Puritans look ridiculous
Why did the Puritans cease to be a threat from 1588?
Lost leadership / credibility / patronage
