"Thomas Cranmer" by Jasper Ridley (OUP, 1967) (#15): Ch.3--Ambassador at...
Oh my! Tom is done in Regensburg and Nurenburg and is headed back to England by Nov 1532. Prof. Ridley claims that Tom sent his new bride, Margaret, off to England ahead of him. ???. With whom? Where did she go? He wasn't an Archbishop at this point; he's Henry's representative to the highest Christian Prince of Christendom, Charles V. A great chapter is closed, 1529-end of 1532. Chapter 4 tomorrow, God willing, as we look ahead to the Archepiscopate of Canterbury. Poor chap! He coulda been a quiet academic at Cambridge, but is now a royal servant.
Buckle up for 1533. Tom will be caught up in Henry's vortex and maelstrom. 1533 "sweeps" Tom out at the high tide of Henry's whims. 1533 is like travelling west on I-40 at 80-90 mph. A lot will hit the reader fast. The tensions are rising.
Also, some comedic moments in 1529-1532, as history affords moments of joy and laughter amidst the seriousness of divine providence and the early English Reformation. Until next time.
"Tom, we'll hear ya' in the morning at Morning Prayer. We love the BCP ya' left us, although we would take a few changes too. Hope to find ya' in the next life." No, a little humor there. (Not an invocatory statement, nor a seance, nor sorcery, nor necromany like the Fake Catholics. Just a little humor, as it were.)
Buckle up for 1533. Tom will be caught up in Henry's vortex and maelstrom. 1533 "sweeps" Tom out at the high tide of Henry's whims. 1533 is like travelling west on I-40 at 80-90 mph. A lot will hit the reader fast. The tensions are rising.
Also, some comedic moments in 1529-1532, as history affords moments of joy and laughter amidst the seriousness of divine providence and the early English Reformation. Until next time.
"Tom, we'll hear ya' in the morning at Morning Prayer. We love the BCP ya' left us, although we would take a few changes too. Hope to find ya' in the next life." No, a little humor there. (Not an invocatory statement, nor a seance, nor sorcery, nor necromany like the Fake Catholics. Just a little humor, as it were.)
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