The Reformation Collection Volume 1

Various

This volume of the Reformation collection begins with a summary of Protestant belief in the form of the Belgic Confession and John Calvin's 'cover letter' to Francis I of France requesting that he read Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion to understand the Protestant doctrine from its source rather than secondhand. 100 aphorisms summarising the contents of the Institutes follow as well as some instructions given by Thomas Cranmer showing the effect of the Reformation for clergy and parishes, as does a short protestation from the reformer William Tyndale expressing the Reformation methodology privileging the Bible as the source of doctrine and practice. It continues with several debates where both sides have been recorded: Cardinal Sadoleto's measured letter to Geneva and Calvin's reply, Pope Paul III's letter to emperor Charles V and Calvin's comments, with outrage expressed on both sides, followed by Thomas Cranmer's writings on the relationship between the Papacy and the state. The leads naturally into some writings from the English Reformation where King Henry VIII required the Pope to be "driven out of England" and William Turner, botanist turned theologian, considered the command incompletely executed. There follow writings on the subject of the sacraments, ceremonies and attire which were a key area of dispute in the Reformation period. Afterwards come several expressions of Reformed piety in the form of prayers and a simple catechism for children. (Summary by InTheDesert)

Other volumes of this collection:
Volume 2
Volume 3

Genre(s): Christianity - Other

Language: English

Section Chapter Author Source Reader Time Language
Play 01 The Belgic Confession Guido de Brès Etext InTheDesert
00:56:43 en
Play 02 Letter to Francis the First in Defence of the Reformation John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:52:51
Play 03 One Hundred Aphorisms of John Calvin John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:39:00 en
Play 04 Injunctions to the Diocese of Hereford, 1538 Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:03:41 en
Play 05 Extract from a Protestation made by William Tindal William Tyndale Etext InTheDesert
00:02:08
Play 06 Cardinal Sadolet's Letter to the Senate and People of Geneva Jacopo Sadoleto Etext InTheDesert
00:41:55 en
Play 07 John Calvin's Reply to the Letter of Cardinal Sadolet Part 1 John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:43:17 en
Play 08 John Calvin's Reply to the Letter of Cardinal Sadolet Part 2 John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:50:31
Play 09 A Paternal Admonition by the Roman Pontiff Paul III to the Most Invincible Emperor Charles V Pope Paul III Etext InTheDesert
00:34:22 en
Play 10 Remarks on the Letter of Pope Paul III John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
01:02:44
Play 11 Speech at the Coronation of King Edward VI Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:05:59
Play 12 Speech on General Councils Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:10:14 en
Play 13 A Collection of Tenets from the Canon Law Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:10:22
Play 14 The Huntyng and Fyndyng out of the Romish Fox Part 1 William Turner, MA Etext InTheDesert
00:43:17 en
Play 15 The Huntyng and Fyndyng out of the Romish Fox Part 2 William Turner, MA Etext InTheDesert
01:05:26 en
Play 16 Form of Administering the Sacraments John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:28:59
Play 17 Certeyn meditations and thinges to be had in remembraunce and well considered by euery Christian before he receiue the sacrament of the body and bloude of Christ Thomas Broke Etext InTheDesert
00:25:48 en
Play 18 Vestures Martin Bucer Etext InTheDesert
00:11:59 en
Play 19 Speech at an Assembly of Bishops, 1536 Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:03:51 en
Play 20 Some Queries concerning Confirmation, with Cranmer's Answers Thomas Cranmer Etext InTheDesert
00:01:59
Play 21 A Catechism to be Learned of Every Child before he be brought to be Confirmed of the Bishop The Church of England Etext InTheDesert
00:07:47
Play 22 Sundry Godly Prayers for Diverse Purposes The Church of England Etext InTheDesert
01:06:30
Play 23 Graces to be Said before Dinner and Supper The Church of England Etext InTheDesert
00:20:24
Play 24 The Collects for Sundays and Holy Days throughout all the Year The Church of England Etext InTheDesert
00:29:33
Play 25 An Order of Private Prayer The Church of England Etext InTheDesert
00:49:27
Play 26 Several Godly Prayers John Calvin Etext InTheDesert
00:08:37