Reformation and Reaction in Tudor Cambridge

Originally published in 1958, this book provides a comprehensive study of Cambridge University during the Reformation.

H. C. Porter (Author)

9781107553910, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 October 2015

482 pages
21.6 x 2.7 x 14 cm, 0.61 kg

Originally published in 1958, this book provides a comprehensive study of Cambridge University during the Reformation and the broader impact of religious reform in Tudor England. Life within the University is presented as a lens through which the broader alliances and conflicts of the Tudor age can be viewed. As stated in the introduction, 'The story is that of the Reformation in England, told from a certain angle'. The text is divided into three main sections: 'Humanists, Reformers and Exiles'; 'The Puritans and Authority'; and 'The Universe of Grace'. A detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tudor England, the Reformation and the history of Cambridge.

Preface
Introduction
Part I. Humanists, Reformers and Exiles: 1. The Cambridge of John Fisher
2. Erasmus in Cambridge
3. The Cambridge reformers
4. The Cambridge exiles
Part II. The Puritans and Authority: 5. The tribulations of authority: 1550–65
6. Troubles at St John's: Richard Longworth and William Fulke
7. The Puritan assertion
8. Puritanism and authority in Elizabethan Cambridge
9. More troubles at St John's: William Whitaker and Henry Alvey
10. The Cambridge Puritans
Part III. The Universe of Grace: 11. Grace abounding
12. The theology of William Perkins
13. The Calvinist assertion: 1595
14. Grace and predestination: the doctrine established by authority
15. The question of Christian assurance: William Barrett
16. The Lambeth articles
17. Peter Baro: the universitality of grace
18. Two Elizabethan Cambridge divines: Andrewes and Overall
Epilogue: the candle of the Lord
Bibliography: 1. Manuscript sources
2. Cambridge bibliography
3. General bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]