16th century - Henry VIII (5 oct 1509 año – 5 oct 1547 año)
Descripción:
until 16th century: Europe is unified catholic -> then criticism of papal life and selling indulgences (Martin Luther says stop)
-> Reformation
Henry VIII wants to marry again, Pope says no
1538 Act of Supremacy - "head of English curch"
Daughter Elizabeth is a bastard - can't reign
Protestant positions:
- reject *Pope *middlemen *sacraments *superstition
- Sola fide: salvation of individual -> literacy!
- Fear of Pope -> radical protestants
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