First Protectorate Parliament 1654
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- First Protectorate Parliament
- Religion
- The case of John Biddle highlighted the issue of religious toleration.
- A Socinian, he was accused of blasphemy- the case showed the divisions of Army and Parl. as well as Cromwell's own aims.
- In 1654 Parl. effectively decided they would control religion
- Biddle was interrogated and imprisoned.
- This led to Cromwell dissolving it after 5 lunar months
- Biddle was interrogated and imprisoned.
- The case of John Biddle highlighted the issue of religious toleration.
- Politics
- The First Protectorate Parliament followed the Instrument of Govt.
- The MPs focused on attacking this rather than relieving the godly.
- They also put Cromwell's position under attack with December resolutions asserting their supremacy.
- The First Protectorate Parliament followed the Instrument of Govt.
- Religion
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