The Bishops’ Book 1537

• This was drawn up by a committee of bishops to fill in the gaps left in the Ten Articles.

  • There was fierce debate between conservative and more reforming bishops. Henry did not give his approval.
  • When he did review it, he sent Cranmer 250 changes
• The four lost sacraments were rediscovered but declared less important than the other three.
• Faith was seen as more important than good works for salvation.
• Henry’s corrections were mainly designed to ensure that good works were seen as necessary for salvation.