Cranmer Studies

Rev. Dr. Gerald Bray, “Documents of the English Reformation:” Quite refreshing to read Tyndale’s Preface to the Pentateuch (37). This does not age but persists. A perennial witness to those reading. Rev. Dr. Philip Edgcumbe Hughes, “Theology of English Reformers:” The reform of worship, worship in the vernacular and principles of Reformed worship are noted. A lot of direct and full Bible reading, now trimmed to snippets in 2022 by the decadent axemen. We need to return to Cranmer’s agenda not the TEC’s HOBs. Margot Johnson’s “Thomas Cranmer: 500th Commemoration of his Birth:” Sykes makes a foray into the baptismal liturgy of Cranmer. Diarmaid McCulloch’s “Thomas Cranmer:” Prof. Mac gives some context on Cranmer’s Preface to the Great Bible, a commissioned piece by Harry that Harry used in a speech to Parliament in 1545. Arthur Innes: “Cranmer and the Reformation in England:” Innes gives a survey of Scripture translational efforts, 1534-1536, but also the suppression of heresy. Tyndale’s Bible is getting into merry ole England (87). Oh no! Leslie Williams’ “Emblem of Faith Untouched: A Short Life of Thomas Cranmer:” Williams describes 19 May for Cram. Anne’s head rolls. Alesius confers with Cram in the morning at Lambeth and Cram breaks down. Later, the same day, he’s signing Harry’s nullity gig so he can pick up Jane Seymour (54). Cram was compromised. He served out of fear is the growing conclusion. Ayris, Paul, and David Selwyn, eds. “Thomas Cranmer: Churchman and Scholar:” Prof. Stevenson shows the nearwise photographic similarity in the marriage rites of the BCP to older Manuals (195). Ridley, Jaspar. “Thomas Cranmer:” While Henry is on his 3-month progress, Dr. Cranmer gets word of Katie Howard’s sexual resume. She’ll lose her head for that (218).