Religous Changes Under Somerset

Question 1

1547? How was religion

Answer 1

Church changed structurally by royal supremacy
But limited doctrinal change
Beliefs scarcely touched
Under ed religion moved firmly in Protestant direction

Question 2

Religious changes under Somerset
1547 new treason act?

Answer 2

Allowed religious issues to be dismissed and removed censorship (freedom of expression controlled by religious authority)
Prot material allowed into eng for the first time

Question 3

Religious changes under Somerset
What did Cramner do in 1549?

Answer 3

Introduced Protestant Book of Common Prayer to be used for all church services:
- translated services into English
- somewhat ambigious - wording used might still allow catholic belied of transubstantiation

Question 4

Reasons for radical reform?

Answer 4

• eds influence on policy making was increasing. He wanted to destroy idolatry + growing in intelligence
• cramner becoming more radical - as seen in his book of common prayer
• more radical senior clergy
• continental reformers from other countries had moved to England and and were influencing religious decisions