At the beginning of the 16th century, religious, political and social power were vastly controlled by the Roman Catholic Church. Some individuals felt a need to practice the religion a different way. Which eventually led up to England breaking away from traditional Roman Catholicism, known as at the English reformation. The English reformation began with Henry VIII summoning the reformation parliament in 1529. Henry VIII ruled from 1509 until he died in 1547. King Henry grew up as a good catholic and even began his reign as one. Married to Catherine of Aragon with one daughter. However, Catherine was determined to not be able to bear any more children, while King Henry VIII still longed for a male heir, which led him to ask the pope for an
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Martin Luther wrote and published a 3-part treatise speaking against the Catholic Church denouncing the Papal system and the doctrine of the sacraments. Martin Luther did not instantly become "reformed" when he wrote the 95 Theses. For the most part, the 95 Theses primarily consisted of objections concerning the sale of indulgences in the church. “Those who believe that, through letters of pardon [indulgences], they are made sure of their own salvation, will be eternally damned along with their teachers”(95 Theses). Martin made a clear point about what he disagreed with. In 1518 King Henry started writing his own book called Defense of the Seven Sacraments. Henry VIII wrote this treatise against Luther’s views defending Roman Catholicism. Henry VIII states that he disagrees with Luther and his faults. “It is forbidden to change, or move the things which have been for a long time immovable. . .. Since the conversion of the world, all churches in the Christian world have been obedient to the see of Rome” (Defense of the Seven Sacraments). Although King Henry VIII summoned the reformation himself, his book shows that he is a firm believer in the practices of the Roman catholic church and he feel that practicing otherwise is wrong. With the reason of not being granted an annulment, King Henry VIII removed England from Rome’s control of religion. However, King Henry VIII did it evidentially with
Martin Luther wrote and published a 3-part treatise speaking against the Catholic Church denouncing the Papal system and the doctrine of the sacraments. Martin Luther did not instantly become "reformed" when he wrote the 95 Theses. For the most part, the 95 Theses primarily consisted of objections concerning the sale of indulgences in the church. “Those who believe that, through letters of pardon [indulgences], they are made sure of their own salvation, will be eternally damned along with their teachers”(95 Theses). Martin made a clear point about what he disagreed with. In 1518 King Henry started writing his own book called Defense of the Seven Sacraments. Henry VIII wrote this treatise against Luther’s views defending Roman Catholicism. Henry VIII states that he disagrees with Luther and his faults. “It is forbidden to change, or move the things which have been for a long time immovable. . .. Since the conversion of the world, all churches in the Christian world have been obedient to the see of Rome” (Defense of the Seven Sacraments). Although King Henry VIII summoned the reformation himself, his book shows that he is a firm believer in the practices of the Roman catholic church and he feel that practicing otherwise is wrong. With the reason of not being granted an annulment, King Henry VIII removed England from Rome’s control of religion. However, King Henry VIII did it evidentially with