The Stripping of the Altars by Eamon Duffy
Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580
"The Stripping of the Altars" provides an in-depth look into the religious practices and beliefs of the English people before, during, and after the Protestant Reformation. The book challenges the traditional narrative of a corrupt Catholic Church being replaced by a more pure Protestantism, instead arguing that Catholicism was a vibrant and beloved part of English life. The author uses a wealth of historical evidence to show that the Reformation was a violent rupture rather than a smooth transition, resulting in a profound loss for the people who were forcibly separated from the rituals and traditions that had structured their spiritual lives for generations.
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- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 700
- Original Language
- English
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