Edwin Sandys and the Reform of English Religion (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

"This book examines the complexities of reformed religion in early-modern England, through an examination of the experiences of Edwin Sandys, a prominent member of the Elizabethan Church hierarchy. Sandys was an ardent evangelical in the Edwardian era forced into exile under Mary I, but on his return to England he became a leader of the Elizabethan Church. He was Bishop of Worcester and London and finally Archbishop of York. His transformation from Edwardian radical to a defender of the Elizabethan status quo illustrated the changing role of the Protestant hierarchy. His fight against Catholicism dominated much of his actions, but his irascible personality also saw him embroiled in numerous conflicts and left him needing to defend his own status"-- Provided by publisher This book examines the complexities of reformed religion in early-modern England, through an examination of the experiences of Edwin Sandys, a prominent member of the Elizabethan Church hierarchy. Sandys was an ardent evangelical in the Edwardian era forced into exile under Mary I, but on his return to England he became a leader of the Elizabethan Church. He was Bishop of Worcester and London and finally Archbishop of York. His transformation from Edwardian radical to a defender of the Elizabethan status quo illustrated the changing role of the Protestant hierarchy. His fight against Catholicism dominated much of his actions, but his irascible personality also saw him embroiled in numerous conflicts and left him needing to defend his own status. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Acknowledgements 9 List of Abbreviations 10 Introduction: The Reform of English Religion 12 1 Tales of Exile and Narratives of Reform 21 2 Settling Religion and Fox Hunting in the North, 1558–9 52 3 Establishing Reformed Religion in the Diocese of Worcester: An Enemy Is Bourne 81 4 Religion in London: ‘The End of All Things Is At Hand: Be Ye Therefore Sober’ 112 5 A Reformer in a Conservative County: ‘That Being Delivered Out of the Hands of Our Enemies We May Serve Him’ 156 Conclusion: Death and Legacy 196 Appendix: Key Dates in the Life of Edwin Sandys 201 Bibliography 203 Index 221 This book explores religious change in Elizabethan England through the eyes of Edwin Sandys, Bishop of Worcester, London and Archbishop of York. It shows the impact of exile on the nature of Elizabethan religion alongside Sandys' pursuit of Catholic enemies and opposition to Presbyterian ideas.