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English Reformation

English Reformation. Early English Reformers. John Wyclif’s followers ( Lollards ) still existed in 16 th century William Tyndale translated the English bible, became basis of King James Version Executed in 1536 for his translation of the bible. Henry VIII. 1509-1547

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English Reformation

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  1. English Reformation

  2. Early English Reformers • John Wyclif’s followers (Lollards) still existed in 16th century • William Tyndale translated the English bible, became basis of King James Version • Executed in 1536 for his translation of the bible

  3. Henry VIII • 1509-1547 • Had supported Catholicism and Pope • He wanted to separate from his wife, Catherine of Aragon b/c she could not conceive a son • Only one daughter, Mary, survived out of five childbirths

  4. The six women to hold the title "queen consort" of King Henry VIII were, in order: • Catherine of Aragon (marriage annulled; died while detained under guard at Kimbolton Castle); • Anne Boleyn (executed); • Jane Seymour (died days after giving birth, widely believed to be following birth complications); • Anne of Cleves (marriage annulled); • Catherine Howard (executed); • Catherine Parr (widowed).

  5. Henry VIII • Having a son was necessary for Tudor dynasty to continue • Pope Clement VII was unable to grant a papal dispensation after 1527 • Henry was convinced to break away from Catholic Church and Rome

  6. Church of England • Formed by Henry • Act of Supremacy (1534) made king official leader of the Church • All the king’s subjects had to take oath of loyalty to the king as head of the Church • Statute of the Six Articles • Church of England kept most of the Catholic doctrines

  7. Edward VI • 1547-1553 • Ten years old when he became king, others governed on his behalf • England moved towards Protestantism during his reign • His premature death led to a religious struggle among Protestants and Catholics

  8. Mary Tudor • 1553-1558 • Daughter of Henry and Catherine of Aragon • Tried to bring back Catholicism • Protestants fled England (Marian Exiles) • 300 people executed including bishops, opponents called her “Bloody Mary”

  9. Elizabeth I • 1558-1603 • Daughter of Henry and Anne Boleyn • Held strong Protestant views • Many Catholics sought to place Mary Stuart on the throne, Mary was executed

  10. Impact on Women • Luther believed women were to work at home • Protestant churches had more control over marriage then Catholic • Marriage was more about love relationship • Increase in literacy for women • Women gradually lost rights to manage their own property and make legal transactions

  11. Counter Reformation • Pope Paul III • Sought to improve church discipline through existing doctrine • Council of Trent • Established Catholic beliefs for the next four centuries • Index of Forbidden Books • Abuses in sale of indulgences and sale of church offices were stopped

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