The restriction of the right of preaching to priests who received licenses from the Crown silenced every voice of opposition. Even to those who
Act of Supremacy
By the Act of Supremacy authority in all matters ecclesiastical was vested solely in the Crown. The courts spiritual became as thoroughly the king's
Parliament Supports King’s Claim
The parliament forbade by statute any further appeals to the papal court; and on a petition from the clergy in convocation the houses granted power to
Enter Thomas More
The time had come when England was to claim for herself the fullness of power, ecclesiastical as well as temporal, within her bounds; and, in the
Henry VIII Makes Himself Head of the Church of England
This series has thirteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Cromwell Takes Charge.IntroductionIt had been Henry's passion for
Becket’s Murder
"Then die!" exclaimed the assassin, aiming a blow at his head.Today's installment concludes Becket's Murder,our selection from The History of
They Set the Scene of the Crime
On Christmas Day he ascended the pulpit. His sermon was distinguished by the earnestness and animation with which he spoke.Continuing Becket's
Attempted Reconciliation
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 Tightens the Screws
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