Reformation, Politics and Polemics - The Growth of Protestantism in East Anglian Market Towns, 1500–1610

Drawing primarily from Suffolk sources, this book explores the development and place of Protestantism in early modern society, defined as much in terms of its practice in local communities as in its more public pronouncements from those in authority. Using detailed analysis of four communities, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Thetford and Hadleigh, John Craig explores the responses and initiatives of these towns to the question of the Reformation in the 16th century. These local studies provide the basis for a broader perspective on urban reformation in East Anglia.

List of contents

Introduction; The problem of Reformation; Definitions: parishioners, preachers and the people; Co-operation and initiatives: Mildenhall, 1550-1603; Politics: Bury St Edmunds, 1500-1610; Polemics: Thetford, 1560-90; Conflict: Hadleigh, 1530-60; Conclusion: the process of urban Reformation; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

John Craig (Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK)

Summary

This work seeks to explore the development and place of Protestantism in early modern society, defined in terms of its practice in local communities and in its public pronouncements from those in authority. It looks at political context, religious motivations and the social factors of reformation.

Product details

• Authors: John Craig
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.02.2002
• EAN: 9780754602699
• ISBN: 978-0-7546-0269-9
• No. of pages: 284
• Weight: 703 g
• Series: St Andrews Studies in Reformation History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, European History, East Anglia, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches