Henry VIII- Context
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- Created on: 29-09-20 18:59
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- Henry VIII Context
- Differences with Henry VII
- he executed and killed rather than forgive
- ruled in self-interest and image, rather than money and stability like Henry VII
- Appearance
- 6"2, the most attractive prince in Europe, red hair
- resembled Edward IV more than father
- broad, muscular, powerful gained weight after jousting accident
- Interests
- hunting, wrestling, tennis, jousting
- music, played lute and harpischord and composed
- food, horse racing, theology and writing
- Personality
- indecisive, put others down to feel powerful , self-interested
- was pleasant and intelligent, became intolerant and violent
- Intellectual Abilities
- polyglot, eg Spanish, Latin, French
- educated in theology, history and philosophy
- musical and cultural, enjoyed art
- Reasons for Religious Change
- Political- needed to divorce Catherine who couldn't provide heir
- Religious- believed he was going to be punished for marrying brother's wife (Leviticus)
- Personal- was in love with Anne Boleyn
- Catholic and Protestant Differences
- Catholics reject Sola Scriptura and believe in traditions
- Protestants believe no human can represent God
- Protestants believe everyone can interpret bible, not just church
- Catholics believe in good deeds to get to heaven not just faith (Sola Fide)
- Differences with Henry VII
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