A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2)
Chapter 1 No.1

The Church of Henry viii. Influences in England making for the Reformation. Lollardy, Hatred of the Clergy, Humanism, Luther 315 The marriage of Henry and Catharine of Aragon, and the doubts entertained of its validity 322 The Revolt of England from Roman jurisdiction 325 The Ten Articles and the Injunctions 333 The Bishops' Book, and its teaching 336 The English Bible 337 Projected alliance with the German Protestants 340 The visitation and dissolution of monasteries 343 The Six Articles and the King's Book 347

Chapter 2 No.2

The Reformation under Edward vi. The Injunctions and the Articles of Inquiry 351 The condition of the English Clergy 353 The First Prayer-Book of King Edward VI. 356 Continental Reformers in England 358 The Second Prayer-Book of King Edward VI. 361 Beginnings of the controversy about Vestments 364

Chapter 3 No.3

The Reaction under Mary. The beginnings of Queen Mary's reign 368 The restoration of England to the papal obedience 371 The Injunctions and the Visitation 374 The revival of heresy laws and the persecutions 375 The martyrdom of Cranmer 378

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