Sketch of the Reformation in England

This compact work offers a clear, chronological portrait of how the English Reformation unfolded during the tumultuous sixteenth century. Beginning with the late medieval concerns about clerical corruption and the influence of continental reformers, it follows the early stirrings that set the stage for a break with Rome. The narrative gives careful attention to Henry VIII’s personal and political motivations, the passage of the Act of Supremacy, and the initial reshaping of worship and doctrine under his successors.

Written for readers seeking both scholarly insight and straightforward storytelling, the author weaves excerpts from contemporary letters, parliamentary records, and sermons into a lively account. Listeners will come away with a solid grasp of the key figures—Cranmer, Latimer, and Ridley—and the theological debates that defined the era. The book serves as a useful foundation for anyone interested in the origins of Anglican identity and the broader currents of the European Reformation.