Elizabeth I church settlement policies

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  • Elizabeth I and religious policies. Erastian church
    • 1559- Acts of supremacy and uniformity passed
      • first parliament had met in 1559, three bills produced
      • Bills of uniformity
        • twice rejected by the house of lords. marian bishops were opposed as they were not willing to grant this concession again
          • echoes the submission of the clergy in 1532
        • bills rejected   Transubstantiation
        • the signing of Cateau Cambresis in 1558 relieved opposition
        • queen set up debate- the catholics backed down and got arrested
      • Act of Uniformity
        • This meant reinstated the use of the English Book of Common Prayer from 1552
        • Only passed due to the absence of Marian bishops
      • act of supremacy
        • Elizabeth claimed Supreme Governor
        • being only supreme governor meant that she did not put herself above the pope (just overseer). it was aimed mainly at extreme protestants
    • The new Book of Common Prayer
      • this was compromise in wanting to re-introduce the radical Second Book of common prayer
      • this meant that during communion, the blood and body of christ was presented and the idea that it was a remembrance
      • Removed insults to the Pope and the Black Rubric
      • Holy days were an obligation however you pay one shilling for not attending church
    • Royal injunctions issued in 1559
      • No more Pilgrimages
      • emphasised the royal supremacy and decline of papal authority
      • Forbade supposed miracles, although not all images were not destroyed
      • preaching was licenced
      • Financial- she assumed control of the tax of the fruit and the tenths. Also could take control of bishops property.

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