Ep.132 - The Road to Reformation: Elizabeth and England’s Reform— English Reformation Pt.2

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Elizabeth stands as the longest reigning Tudor monarch. From being crowned queen of England on the death of her half sister Mary I in 1558, she reigned a remarkable 44 years on the throne. Having no heir, Elizabeth I was not only the longest-reigning Tudor monarch, she was also the last reigning Tudor. Under Elizabeth, religion in England was transformed. Despite the fact that historians have pondered the depth and reality of Elizabeth’s faith, John Knox once describing her as; “neither a good protestant nor yet a resolute papist”! Anglicanism nevertheless strengthened and further defined under her reign, with further developments of the Book of Common Prayer and the Articles being trimmed down from 42 to 39. In addition to her reforms, Elizabeth also faced the national threat of the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina Sidonia, and the growing struggle with Mary Queen of Scots which would eventuate in her execution 

In this tenth episode of our series, The Reformation Road, the Curious team take a close look at the Elizabethan years and their impact on England, its ongoing religious development, and its wider impact on the European reformation. Tune in this week as the team continue to uncover interesting and insightful aspects of Englands reformation .

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you that offers some insight into this weeks theme…

https://wou.edu/history/files/2015/08/Anna-Keaton-HST-499.pdf
Elizabeth I - bbc.co.uk
Elizabeth I - Royal.uk

What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve been browsing and reading as part of this series. So here goes….here’s a list of the best we've come across on the Reformation;

Nick Page — A Nearly Infallible History of the Reformation

Diarmaid MacCulloch — Reformation (Europe’s House Divided)

Richard Rex — The Making of Martin Luther

Andrew Pettegree — Brand Luther

Michael Reeves — The Unquenchable Flame

Peter Marshall — Heretics and Believers: A History of the English Reformation

Bruce Gordon — Calvin

Jane Dawson — John Knox

In addition, check out this great podcast from our friend Matt White, delving into the life and thinking of John Calvin: Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify

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