<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This article reveals the complex dimensions which make it impossible to speak singularly of ‘the Reformation’. Martin Luther's reforming activity gave rise to conflicting visions of the Church, which are impossible now to resolve. The article traces the trajectory of the English Reformation through the figures of Thomas More and William Tyndale. Although both convinced of the need for reform, More was opposed to Tyndale's approach, which he perceived would lead to the breakdown of order into anarchy. The outworking of this signals the end of Christendom, and has led to continuing mutual incompatibility.</p></abstract>

This article reveals the complex dimensions which make it impossible to speak singularly of ‘the Reformation’. Martin Luther's reforming activity gave rise to conflicting visions of the Church, which are impossible now to resolve. The article traces the trajectory of the English Reformation through the figures of Thomas More and William Tyndale. Although both convinced of the need for reform, More was opposed to Tyndale's approach, which he perceived would lead to the breakdown of order into anarchy. The outworking of this signals the end of Christendom, and has led to continuing mutual incompatibility.

Reformation and the end of Christendom: two visions

Holiness

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This article reveals the complex dimensions which make it impossible to speak singularly of ‘the Reformation’. Martin Luther's reforming activity gave rise to...

Reformation and the end of Christendom: two visions

Published Online: Jun 16, 2020

Page range: 161 - 180

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/holiness-2017-0003

Keywords
REFORMATION, THOMAS MORE, WILLIAM TYNDALE, MARTIN LUTHER, DESIDERIUS ERASMUS, PROTESTANTISM

© 2017 Eamon Duffy, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Reformation and the end of Christendom: two visions

Published Online: Jun 16, 2020

Page range: 161 - 180

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/holiness-2017-0003

KeywordsREFORMATION, THOMAS MORE, WILLIAM TYNDALE, MARTIN LUTHER, DESIDERIUS ERASMUS, PROTESTANTISM

© 2017 Eamon Duffy, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
REFORMATION, THOMAS MORE, WILLIAM TYNDALE, MARTIN LUTHER, DESIDERIUS ERASMUS, PROTESTANTISM