On Christmas Day he ascended the pulpit. His sermon was distinguished by the earnestness and animation with which he spoke.Continuing Becket's

Henry was willing to preserve the liberties of the Church "saving the dignity of his crown"; and the Archbishop was equally willing to obey the King,

King Henry II exiles all Thomas Becket's family and friends.  That's just the beginning.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of

I therefore decline your tribunal, and refer my quarrel to the decision of the Pope.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of

Last part of the Constitutions of Clarendon explained.  Becket's subsequent actions.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of

The Constitutions of Clarendon explained.  Seperation of church and state -- importance of Becket's story thereto.Continuing Becket's Murder,our

Conflict between church courts and state courts begins.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of England, From the First Invasion