Forgetfulness in the First English Reformation? Tithes Forgotten

Bequests for tithes forgotten were a staple component of orthodox wills in the early sixteenth century. Interestingly, this element appeared considerably less frequently in these documents in the diocese of (Coventry and) Lichfield and the archdeaconry of Leicester in the 1530s and 1540s. Two probab...

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Autore principale: Postles, David Fogg (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Cambridge Univ. Press 2023
In: The journal of ecclesiastical history
Anno: 2023, Volume: 74, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 284-304
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Leicester / Lichfield / Decima / Indulgenze / Redenzione / Storia 1520-1540
Notazioni IxTheo:KAG Riforma protestante
KBF Isole Britanniche
NBM Dottrina della giustificazione
SA Diritto ecclesiastico
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Riepilogo:Bequests for tithes forgotten were a staple component of orthodox wills in the early sixteenth century. Interestingly, this element appeared considerably less frequently in these documents in the diocese of (Coventry and) Lichfield and the archdeaconry of Leicester in the 1530s and 1540s. Two probable and possibly inter-related influences were at work: a change of perception of tithes from spiritual redemption to benefice income; and some remembered legacy from Lollard criticism of the purpose of tithes. This examination confirms the idea of a variety of responses in different locations, illustrated by those small adjustments which were achievable by testators.
ISSN:1469-7637
Comprende:Enthalten in: The journal of ecclesiastical history
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0022046922001968