Somerset: Religious Policy

Iconoclasm:

In London, there was a "radical minority" (20%)

1547 'Royal Injunctions' - Encouraged iconoclasm

                                    - Banned images, etc.

1547

Reversed the 6 Articles Act (Catholic)

Less harsh (people could discuss religion)

It was still treason to state Edward was NOT the Head of the Church

Was a 'middle-ground' (meant that nobody was satisfied!)

Protestant:

• Services were in English
• No transubstantiation/sacrifices

Catholic:

• Meaning of the Eucharist was ambiguous
• Vestments were still allowed (Northumberland banned them!)
• Gardiner said it was acceptable

Unpopular!

• Western 'Prayer Book' Rebellion
• Cranmer had to publish a 'Book of Homilies'