The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580
by Eamon Duffy
Eamon Duffy's The Stripping of the Altars offers a comprehensive look at traditional religion in England from 1400 to 1580. It portrays a deeply rooted Catholic faith among ordinary people, disrupted by the Reformation's reforms. Drawing on diverse evidence, the book underscores the richness of pre-Protestant religious life and its transformation.
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The Stripping of the Altars examines traditional religion in England during the period from 1400 to 1580, highlighting the depth and popularity of pre-Reformation beliefs and practices among the laity.
Author Eamon Duffy draws on a wide range of sources to illustrate how religion permeated daily life, from parish churches to personal devotions, before the changes brought by the Protestant Reformation.
This book challenges earlier views by emphasizing the vitality of Catholic traditions and the disruptive effects of religious upheaval in the sixteenth century.
Through detailed historical analysis, it provides insight into the social and spiritual fabric of medieval and early modern England.
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