The Eve of the Reformation : Studies in the Religious Life and Thought of the English people in the Period Preceding the Rejection of the Roman jurisdiction by Henry VIII
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Release date is 2015-10-27
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"The Eve of the Reformation" by Francis Aidan Gasquet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the religious life and thought of the English people just before the significant shift that led to the Reformation and the eventual rejection of Roman jurisdiction by Henry VIII. The book aims to explore the complex relationships and attitudes of the Church and the English populace at that time. At the start of the narrative, the author outlines the challenges historians face in reconciling the seemingly abrupt onset of the Reformation with the prevailing religious convictions of the nation. Gasquet discusses the widespread discontent among the laity with ecclesiastical authorities and mediæval religious teachings, arguing against the notion that these sentiments were indicative of a true spiritual void. Instead, he seeks to uncover the actual opinions and practices of the people, emphasizing the existing momentum for reform from within the Church itself, illustrating a vibrant pre-Reformation religious culture marked by a flourishing of art, learning, and communal involvement in church life. Overall, this opening sets the stage for a nuanced examination of the period, challenging misconceptions about stagnation leading up to the Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 Reformation -- England Religious thought -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 England -- Church history -- 1066-1485