Corruption, anticlericalism, decline of monasticism
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Corruption?
Pluralism (receiving the profits of more than one post), simony (purchase of Church office), non residence (receiving the profits of a post but not being present to perform its duties). Wolsey was a notable corrupt Cardinal.
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Anticlericalism?
Opposition to the political + social importance of the clergy. Some common lawyers objected to the influence of canon law (law of the Church), some clerical misconduct caused criticism e.g. death of Robert Hunne
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Death of Robert Hunne?
1514: Found dead in Bishop of London's prison, murder made to look like a suicide
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Decline of monasticism?
Dissolution of monasteries
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Evidence of early of protestantism: name of prominent influencer
Martin Luther: Attacked catholic church
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Two most prominent humanist influencers?
Sir Thomas More and Bishop Fisher
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What did the Royal Injunctions of 1538 require each parish to acquire?
An English Bible
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Changes to Doctrine: 1536
Ten Articles: Only 3 sacraments were seen as necessary (baptism, penance and eucharist)
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Changes to Doctrine: 1537
Bishops' Book: Restored the other 4 sacraments but they were given a lower status
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Changes to Doctrine: 1539
Six Articles Act: Reasserted Catholic Doctrine, denial of transubstantiation was deemed heretical.
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Changes to Doctrine: 1543
King's Book: Revised the Bishops' Book (largely conservative with some Lutheran hints)
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Continuity by 1547?
Hierarchy of the Church largely remained, there had been little attempt to alter the interior of the Church, services remained traditional.
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Change by 1547?
Jurisdiction of the Pope had been destroyed, king was a more visible authority figure, monasteries dissolved, parish churches required to have an English Bible, humanism began to influence religion.
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Corruption?
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Pluralism (receiving the profits of more than one post), simony (purchase of Church office), non residence (receiving the profits of a post but not being present to perform its duties). Wolsey was a notable corrupt Cardinal.
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