Edward VI

• What was the key religious change in October 1547 under Edward VI?

  Dissolution of images in London
• Why was the dissolution of images implemented?

  To appease radical reformers and Protestant influences
• What was the significance of the dissolution of images policy?

  It was inconsistently applied and faced resistance
• What change occurred in November 1547 regarding religious practices?

  Appearance mass was abolished
• What was the reason for abolishing the appearance mass?

  To reduce hostility between believer groups
• What was the impact of discouraging traditional practices like pilgrimages?

  Pilgrimage gradually declined and holy days were ignored
• What happened in December 1547 regarding chantries and guilds?

  Dissolution of chantries and college-based guilds
• Why was the dissolution of chantries significant?

  It caused a loss of resources and charity
• What was the public reaction to the dissolution of chantries?

  There was significant opposition and anger
• What was introduced in May 1548?

  Book of Common Prayer
• What was the purpose of the Book of Common Prayer?

  To create a uniform approach to worship
• How did religious reformers react to the Book of Common Prayer?

  They sought a more radical approach
• Who was Nicholas Ridley?

  A significant reformer during Edward VI's reign
• What happened to Nicholas Ridley during Mary I's reign?

  He was burned at the stake
• What are chantries?

  Chapels endowed to say masses for the dead
• What were guilds originally involved in?

  Worshipping the saints
• What was the purpose of Archbishop Cranmer's book of homilies?

  To encourage obedience to Church and state
• What were the social impacts of religious changes under Edward VI?

  • Significant attack on ordinary people's religious experience
  • Mobilized pious individuals clinging to traditions
  • Dissolution of chantries led to public anger
  • Stripping of assets connected to deceased's piety
  • Disruption of guilds that organized community activities
• What was Northumberland's strategy regarding the Church?

  Consolidate Protestant belief and plunder wealth
• What was the outcome of Northumberland's approach to Protestantism?

  Adoption of a more radical approach to Protestantism
• What was introduced in 1552?

  A more radical Book of Common Prayer
• How did the Book of Common Prayer change in 1552?

  It became more radical in nature
• What was the significance of the dissolution of images in London?

  It marked a shift towards Protestant practices
• What was the role of Nicholas Ridley in the Protestant Reformation?

  He was a significant reformer and Bishop
• How did the Book of Common Prayer affect worship practices?

  It standardized worship across England
• What were the public sentiments regarding the dissolution of chantries?

  Many felt it attacked their piety and traditions
• What were the broader implications of Northumberland's strategies on Protestantism?

  They led to a more radical Protestant movement
• The Act of Uniformity was passed on the 14th June 1549
• The Book of Common Prayer was introduced by Archbishop Cranmer, it contained prayers to be said at various times during the day as well as services for baptism, marriage and burial.
• The Book of Homilies were sermons that could be preached from the pulpit, they included one about the Ten Commandments and another about the sacraments.