The stripping of the altars : traditional religion in England, c.1400-c.1580
2005, 2nd edition. New Haven : Yale University Press. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #391160
ISBN: 0300108281
Physical description: xxxvii, 654 pages : illustrations : 24 cm. Notes: Previous edition: 1992. Includes bibliographical references (pages 595-625) and index. Contents: pt. I: The structures of traditional religion. A. Liturgy, learning and the laity. Seasons and signs: the liturgical year ; How the plowman learned his Paternoster. B. Encountering the holy. The mass ; Corporate Christians ; The saints. C. Prayers and spells. "Lewed and learned": the laity and the primers ; The devotions of the primers ; Charms, pardons and promises: lay piety and "superstition" in the primers. D. Now, and at the hour of our death. Last things ; The pains of Purgatory. -- pt. II: The stripping of the altars, 1530-1580. The attack on traditional religion I: From the break with Rome to the Act of Six Articles ; The attack on traditional religion II: To the death of Henry VIII ; The attack on traditional religion III: The reign of Edward VI ; The impact of reform: Parishes ; The impact of reform: Wills ; Mary ; Elizabeth. Subjects: Catholic Church England Customs and practices; Catholic Church; Catholic Church Great Britain History 15th century; Catholic Church Great Britain History 16th century.
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