Orme on The Reformation

There was a trend of increased respect for the monarchy (p349) and growing devotion to Christ (p350f). 

Literacy, text and printing were of course key (p351f). The rise of classical Latin meant medieval Latin was looked down upon. 

The role of indulgences (p354)

The Lord's Prayer and The Apostles' Creed were now learnt in English. The Ave Maria was dropped and the Ten Commandments were to be learnt. A protestant writer envisaged people never having learnt the Lord's Prayer in English and being relieved when Mary restored the Latin. 

Increasing emphasis on understanding and downgrading of ceremonial and imagery (p356)

Decreasing role for saints and pilgrimages (p360). Curtailment of festivals (p361) 

Claiming there was a shortage of fish, in 1538, dairy products were allowed during fasts. 

Edwardian focus on Bible reading, Sunday observance and works of charity. 

Clerical marriage. Clergy as royal official with an increased legal role. Fewer alternatives to the parish church / clergy. 

The altar became a table. It has traditionally been called "God's board". 

Evening usually what we would call the afternoon! 

Reform of lectionaries (p372)

1552 removal of idea of consecration? (p381)

Water in the font to be changed once a month (p383)

1549, baby still to be dripped in baptismal water three times as before but could be dipped in case of weakness 

Confirmation at any age but child must know and understand the catechism (p384) 

The practice of sending cakes to absent friends (p387)

Robert Johnson was presiding at Communion in 1573. He ran out of wine and served some unconsecrated wine. He died in prison (p389) 

1559 prayer book - the laudable science of music, modest and distinct

Young light folk excluded from rogations (p391) 

The role of printing in communication and uniformity (p391f)

Clergy still known as Sir Marc etc. until about 1600 as Shakespeare's plays show

Imagery now just the royal coat of arms!

"Most of all, seating provided continuity between the old services and the new ones. It must have offered reassurance. The owner of a seat enjoyed comfort, personal space, and a secure place both in church and community according to his or her status. The Reformers aimed to change what happened in people's heads, but wisely avoided interfering with what they did with their bottoms." (p398)