English life during the fifteenth century was in a way a mess. During this time the church has been separated from the throne and multiple reform movements have taken place. Amidst the mess-free thought has spurred the development of art and of exploration. Life in England hasn't particularly been hindered by all the religious turmoil, but rather it had given people the ability to think and develop what they have believed in. During the Renaissance, he was noted as a humanist philosopher. He took up status as an adviser to King Henry VIII. As a devout Roman Catholic influence, he stuck firmly to the doctrines of Roman Catholicism.
When King Henry VIII split kingship from the Catholic Church, More opposed this action alongside his beliefs that, Henry's actions undercut the Catholic papacy. Henry VIII is a key component to understanding the Church of England at the time. In order for Henry to nullify his marriage, he had to strip the power of the Church of England. The significant happening here is when Henry severely split off the papal authority in England. The church forebode that Henry should marry someone other than royal blood.
Henry VIII obviously inherited the throne from his father Henry VII. Henry happened to be a ladies man, …show more content…
Three of his wives were executed and three of his marriages were annulled. Wolsey was an important church official alongside Henry VIII. He had a heavy influence on the decisions made by Henry. During this time we can see that Wolsey's beliefs and philosophy were instilled in Henry. Wolsey was different from the regular order of papacy. Wolsey had a firm belief to follow the wishes of Henry, this eventually conflicted with his title of being a cleric when the church was split. The Renaissance was the birthing period of religious reform. Moreover, it was a celebration of human achievement and proceeded to spur on the development of art, language, and
When King Henry VIII split kingship from the Catholic Church, More opposed this action alongside his beliefs that, Henry's actions undercut the Catholic papacy. Henry VIII is a key component to understanding the Church of England at the time. In order for Henry to nullify his marriage, he had to strip the power of the Church of England. The significant happening here is when Henry severely split off the papal authority in England. The church forebode that Henry should marry someone other than royal blood.
Henry VIII obviously inherited the throne from his father Henry VII. Henry happened to be a ladies man, …show more content…
Three of his wives were executed and three of his marriages were annulled. Wolsey was an important church official alongside Henry VIII. He had a heavy influence on the decisions made by Henry. During this time we can see that Wolsey's beliefs and philosophy were instilled in Henry. Wolsey was different from the regular order of papacy. Wolsey had a firm belief to follow the wishes of Henry, this eventually conflicted with his title of being a cleric when the church was split. The Renaissance was the birthing period of religious reform. Moreover, it was a celebration of human achievement and proceeded to spur on the development of art, language, and