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This 3 page essay offers a summary and commentary on chapter 8 of Justo Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume II: The Reformation to the Present Day. No additional sources cited.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity, Vol. II,
Chapter 8 Research Compiled By - March, 2012 properly! Chapter 8: The
Reformation in Great Britain Henry VIII Gonzalez begins this chapter by describing the convoluted course of events that led to Henry VIII marrying his brothers widow, Catherine, daughter to Ferdinand
and Isabella of Spain.1 The original marriage was meant to secure Englands friendship with Spain and, after the unexpected death of Henry VIIIs older brother Arthur, Henry VII wished to
pursue this goal and keep the widows dowry, so he agreed to a marriage with his younger son, Henry and a dispensation from the pope was obtained as canon law
prohibited a man from marrying his brothers widow.2 When the marriage did not produce a male heir, Henry VIII rejected all possible solutions for remedying the situation and requested that
Rome annul his marriage to Catherine, so he could remarry. Due to political factors, such as Catherine being the aunt of Charles V, who had a great deal of power
over the pope, Henrys annulment was denied. The break with Rome came in 1534, but it had nothing to do with Henry VIII leaning towards Protestantism, but was rather due
to the kings desire for a legitimate male heir. Gonzalez describes Henry VIIIs many marriages and their associated political issues. Edward VI Henry VIII was succeeded first by his
son, Edward VI, who was a "sickly young man" and he reign was for only six years.3 The first three years of his reign were under the regency of the
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