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The Eve of the Reformation: Studies in the Religious Life and Thought of the English People in the Period Preceding the Rejection of the Roman Jurisdi
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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral Christianity
ISBN13: 9781025643601
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Eve of the Reformation provides an in-depth exploration of the religious landscape in England during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. This scholarly work examines the spiritual, social, and intellectual state of the English people in the decades immediately preceding the rejection of Roman jurisdiction. The author, Francis Aidan Gasquet, challenges prevailing historical narratives by focusing on the vibrancy of parish life, the influence of the printing press on religious education, and the enduring popularity of traditional devotions and the liturgy.
Through detailed studies of contemporary documents, the text offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between the clergy and the laity, the role of the universities, and the prevailing attitudes toward the Bible and religious authority. The Eve of the Reformation serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of the pre-Reformation era, highlighting the continuity of religious practice and the deep-seated traditions that defined English Christianity before the onset of the Tudor religious shifts. It remains an essential read for students of ecclesiastical history and those interested in the social fabric of late medieval England.
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