Henry VIII and religion Flashcards
When was Henry given the title defender of the faith?
Henry was given the title Defender of the Faith by the Pope after he wrote his in Defense of the Seven Sacraments in 1521.
How many masses did Henry pay for after his death?
10,000
Who was John Lambert?
A protestant who spoke against transubstantiation, he was tried and executed in 1538.
When was Cromwell executed?
Cromwell was executed in 1540.
Who was Anne Askew?
Anne Askew was in denial of transubstantiation and was executed in 1546.
When was the publication of the Great Bible and why was it important?
The Great Bible was published in 1539 and was important because it showed the protestant belief of the people having access to a bible they can read and interpret themselves.
When was the Act for the True Advancement of Religion passed and what did it achieve?
The Act for the True Advancement of Religion was passed in 1539 and was a restriction on who can read the bible showing a return to some catholic values.
What were differences between catholic and protestant beliefs?
Protestants believe in consubstantiation instead of transubstantiation,
Protestants believe that you can get to heaven through faith alone and do not need good works.
