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Book SynopsisThis book looks at the last years of Henry VIII's life, 1539-47, conventionally seen as a time when the king persecuted Protestants. The book argues that Henry's policies were much more ambiguous, and that it was during these years that English Protestantism's eventual identity was determined.
Trade Review'Dr Ryrie has written a book which will be an extremely valuable addition to any Tudor historian's book shelf … Scholarly this tome is, but it has that added quality that it is a jolly good read.' Open History
'This is a scholarly and stylish treatment of its subject … Ryrie addresses complex issues of theology and identity with a lightness of touch.' Church Times
'… there is no doubt that he has presented a fresh perspective on a surprisingly little-known period in reformation history which will have to be taken into account by everyone working in the field or teaching the subject at undergraduate level.' Churchman
'The contemporary significance of this fine work deserves to be noted.' Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology
'… Ryrie has filled an important gap in recent English Reformation historiography. … he marshals his evidence with tremendous skill and offers resourceful and quite sensible arguments.' Sixteenth Century Journal
'Alec Ryrie has produced a fascinating work which will undoubtedly soon become required reading for anyone interested in the early history of the English Reformation. The Gospel and Henry VIII is an excellent work that sheds new light on a vital but neglected area of Tudor religious history.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History
Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Notes on the text; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. The Regime and the Reformers: 1. A counter-reformation?; 2. Fearing God and honouring the king; Part II. The Faces of Reform: 3. The exiles; 4. Pulpit and printshop; 5. The universities; 6. The court; 7. The evangelical underground; Conclusion; Appendixes; Bibliography; Index.
