‘Anglicanism’ before the Reformation
Bruce Kaye
The long tradition of Christianity in England is tied with the emergence idea an English nation. early church historian Bede played a key role establishing this and describes its emergence. continuity illustrated by work Alfred Great, Archbishop Lanfranc, Sir John Fortescue. Particular emphasis placed on doctrine royal supremacy relationships between state both before after reformation. This broad relations papacy provides background to Tudor Reformation.
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