Scripture and royal supremacy in Tudor England : the use of Old Testament historical narrative /

This detailed treatise comprehensively examines a topic much debated by scholars: the supporting hermeneutic for the biblical doctrine of Royal Supremacy. This hermeneutic is fundamental for the establishment of national churches, specifically the Church of England. in this instance, deriving from i...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gazal, Andre A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2013.
Subjects:
Henry > VIII, > King of England, > 1491-1547.
Henry > VIII, > King of England, > 1491-1547
Church of England > History > 16th century.
Church of England > Histoire > 16e siècle.
Church of England
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Old Testament
1500-1599
Royal supremacy (Church of England) > History of doctrines > 16th century.
Church and state > England > History > 16th century.
Église et État > Angleterre > Histoire > 16e siècle.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Church and state
Royal supremacy (Church of England) > History of doctrines
England > Church history > 16th century.
Angleterre > Histoire religieuse > 16e siècle.
England
Church history
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This detailed treatise comprehensively examines a topic much debated by scholars: the supporting hermeneutic for the biblical doctrine of Royal Supremacy. This hermeneutic is fundamental for the establishment of national churches, specifically the Church of England. in this instance, deriving from it a biblical doctrine of Kingship. The author examines the development of the doctrine of Royal Supremacy, beginning with Henry VIII and continuing up to Elizabeth I and the passage of the Act of Supremacy in 1559. He contrasts scriptural discussions connected with Royal Supremacy found in polemical.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 564 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0773417494
9780773417496

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