Thomas Cranmer, Theologian

G.W. Bromiley's evaluation of Cranmer's doctrinal views, scriptural interpretation, and liturgical composition highlights his nuanced position on controversial issues, ecumenical sensitivity, and the establishment of Anglican theology through his Articles of Religion and Book of Common Prayer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd

In his comprehensive assessment of the influential theological figurehead of the English Reformation, G.W. Bromiley meticulously charts Cranmer's doctrinal perspectives, scriptural interpretation, and liturgical composition. His nuanced stance on various contentious issues of the day, particularly baptism, is articulated with remarkable clarity and meticulousness, while his ecumenical sensitivity is prominently showcased. While it is true that Cranmer may have excelled as a scholar rather than a creative theologian in his own right, his writing nonetheless laid the foundational framework for future Anglican theology. Through his Articles of Religion (later reduced to 39) and the Book of Common Prayer, he established the parameters within which the Church of England was to function. Perhaps most significantly, as Bromiley demonstrates, Cranmer's extensive reliance on patristic sources set a precedent that continues to influence his successors to this day. Authored by one of the preeminent ecclesiastical historians of the twentieth century, Thomas Cranmer, Theologian serves as an indispensable primer for delving into Cranmer's profound influence and enduring legacy within the Anglican church.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780227178737