The Elizabethan Religious Settlement: A Study Of Contemporary Documents is a book written by Henry Norbert Birt that provides a comprehensive analysis of the religious settlement that took place during the Elizabethan era in England. The book is based on contemporary documents and offers a detailed account of the political and religious factors that led to the settlement, as well as the impact it had on the country.The book begins by exploring the religious landscape of England during the reign of Elizabeth I. It discusses the various religious factions that existed, including the Catholics, Puritans, and Anglicans, and the tensions that arose between them. It then goes on to examine the political climate of the time, including the role of the monarchy and the parliament in shaping religious policy.The heart of the book is a detailed analysis of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement itself. Birt examines the various Acts of Parliament that were passed during this period, including the Act of Supremacy, the Act of Uniformity, and the Thirty-Nine Articles. He also looks at the debates and discussions that took place around these Acts, as well as the reactions of different religious groups to the settlement.Throughout the book, Birt provides extensive quotes from contemporary documents, including letters, diaries, and official records. This gives readers a sense of the attitudes and opinions of the people who lived through this period of English history.Overall, The Elizabethan Religious Settlement: A Study Of Contemporary Documents is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and politics in England during the Elizabethan era. It offers a detailed and nuanced analysis of the settlement, and provides a wealth of primary source material for further study.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
