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This article studies Tudor humanism and Reformation preaching, and it introduces John Colet's Convocation sermon. This sermon summarises the problem of interpreting English sermons from the early eighteenth century. The discussion considers the late medieval sermons and the impact of humanism. The article also examines the invention and implementation of Henry VIII's Supremacy over the English church.
Keywords: Tudor humanism; Reformation preaching; John Colet; Convocation sermon; late medieval sermons; impact of humanism; Henry VIII's Supremacy
Article. 9220 words.
Subjects: Literature ; Literary Studies (1500 to 1800)
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