CONTENTS
OF
THE EIGHTH VOLUME.
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| Preface | [v] | |
| BOOK XIV. | ||
| THE SPANISH MARTYRS. | ||
| CHAPTER I. | ||
| THE AWAKENING IN SPAIN. | ||
| (1520-1535.) | ||
| Torquemada—The Alumbrados—Lutheran Books in Spain—Johnd'Avila—The secret of his eloquence—His manner ofspeaking of the Saviour—His pastoral activity—His influenceover St. Theresa—Sancha de Carile—Agitation of men'sminds—The first Spanish Reformer, Rodrigo de Valerio—Hisconversion—His asceticism—His study of the Scriptures—Johnde Vergara and his brothers—A TheologicalDisputation—Peter de Lerma—His departure from Spain—Departureof Louis of Cadena—Pursuit of John d'Avila—AlfonsoVirves—His imprisonment—His rescue from the Inquisitionby Charles V. | [1] | |
| CHAPTER II. | ||
| REFORMATION AND INQUISITION. | ||
| Rodrigo de Valerio—John Egidius, a scholastic preacher—Valerioand Egidius—Conversion of Egidius—Trial and releaseof Valerio—Eloquence of Egidius—Ponce de la Fuenteand Vargas—Intimacy of the Three Friends—Their harmoniousactivity—Uncontroversial preaching—Theirinfluence—Opposition—Advance of Spiritual Religion—Eloquence ofPonce de la Fuente—Desire of Charles V. to hear him—Attachedto the Emperor's household—Death of Vargas—Egidiusleft alone at Seville—Condemnation of Rodrigo deValerio—His Death in Prison | [21] | |
| CHAPTER III. | ||
| SPAIN OUT OF SPAIN. | ||
| (1537-1545.) | ||
| The Three Brothers Enzinas—Their character and their studies—Theirfriendship with George Cassander—Their readingof Melanchthon's Works—Francis Enzinas—Translation ofNew Testament—Friendship with Hardenberg—Letter toAlasco—Visit to Paris—James Enzinas—A martyr at Paris—Heroismof Claude Lepeintre—John Enzinas—Conversionand zeal of San Romano—His Letters to Charles V.—Hisarrest—His indignation—His release—Journey to Ratisbon—Interviewswith the Emperor—Second arrest—In the Emperor'ssuite—His sufferings and his steadfastness | [38] | |
| CHAPTER IV. | ||
| PRESENTATION OF SPANISH NEW TESTAMENT TO CHARLES V. BY ENZINAS. | ||
| (1542-1545.) | ||
| Enzinas at Louvain—The Spanish New Testament—Enzinas atAntwerp—The Printing begun—Debates on the Title—Completionof the Work—Pedro de Soto, Confessor to CharlesV.—His instigation to persecution—Abuse of theConfessional—Dedication of Enzinas's Work to the Emperor—Enzinasat Brussels—His feeling in the Emperor's presence—Presentationof the Spanish New Testament to the Emperor—Replyof Charles V.—The Book submitted to the judgmentof De Soto—Enzinas in the Convent of the Dominicans—TheDoctrines of De Soto—Treason—A Snare—The Maskdropped by De Soto—Argument of Enzinas—Excitementin the Convent—Arrest of Enzinas—His Dejection in thePrison—Consoled by Giles Tielmans—The Examination—TheDefence—Intercession—Spiritual Consolations—APreacher in Bonds—Hopes deceived—A Horrible Persecution—TheQueen's Chaplain—His Trial and Flight—Escapeof Enzinas—The walls of Brussels cleared—His arrival atMechlin—At Antwerp—A legend—Another legend—Correspondencewith Calvin—Enzinas at Wittenberg—James Enzinasat Rome—His arrest, trial, and condemnation—Hismartyrdom—Grief of Francis | [58] | |
| CHAPTER V. | ||
| FANATICISM AND BROTHERLY LOVE. JUAN DIAZ. | ||
| (1545-1547.) | ||
| Studies of Diaz at Paris—His friendship with James Enzinas—Visitto Geneva—Representative of the Reformed at Ratisbon—Meetingwith Malvenda—Discussions—Threats—Denunciations—AlonzoDiaz in Germany—His interview withMalvenda—Discovery of his brother's place of refuge—Intercoursebetween the two brothers—Hypocrisy of Alonzo—Fratricide | [99] | |
| CHAPTER VI. | ||
| SPANIARDS IN SPAIN. | ||
| (1534-1542.) | ||
| Bartholomew Carranza—Don Domingo de Roxas—Confessionof the True Doctrine by de Roxas—Augustine Cazalla—DonCarlos de Seso—The Marchioness of Alcagnices—Carranza'sProgress—The Reformation spread by his Books—Carranza,Primate of Spain—His imprisonment—San Romano in Spain—Ledto execution—His glorious death—The Martyrs of theReformation—Death of San Romano not fruitless—Growingboldness of the Evangelicals | [112] | |
| CHAPTER VII. | ||
| QUEEN JOANNA. | ||
| (Born 1479-Died 1555.) | ||
| A shameful Captivity—Joanna's Youth—Her Marriage—HerOpposition to the Catholic Rites—Isabella's Scheme forexcluding her from the Throne—Intrigues of Ferdinand—Meetingof Ferdinand and Philip—Conspiracy of the twoPrinces—Death of Philip—A Mournful Journey—Confinementof Joanna at Tordesillas—Her aversion to Romish Ceremonies—Illtreatment—Bitter Complaints—Was Joanna aLutheran?—Her Christian Death—A Victim of the gloomiestFanaticism | [126] | |
| BOOK XV. | ||
| ENGLAND. | ||
| CHAPTER I. | ||
| THE THREE PARTIES WHICH DIVIDED ENGLAND. | ||
| (1536-1540.) | ||
| Birth of Edward VI.—Death of the Queen—A new wife soughtby the King—Relations of Henry VIII. with the Swiss—Englishstudents in Switzerland—A Letter to Calvin—Works ofSwiss Theologians—The King's opinions on these Works—ReginaldPole—Made Cardinal—Legate beyond the Alps—Angerof Henry VIII.—Pole in France and Belgium—Failureof his Mission—His return to Rome—German Divinesin England—Protracted discussions—Ill-will of some of theBishops—Fruitless attempts at conciliation—Departure ofthe German Doctors—Melanchthon's Letter to Henry VIII. | [140] | |
| CHAPTER II. | ||
| HENRY VIII. SUPREME HEAD OF THE ENGLISH CHURCH. | ||
| (1538.) | ||
| Gardiner—His return to England—Instigation to persecution—Sampson,Bishop of Chichester—A Conspiracy against theReformation—A return to old usages—The Minister JohnNicholson—His Treatise on the Lord's Supper—His Appealto the King—Appearance before the King—Examination—HisConfession of Evangelical Doctrine—His resolute Declarationon the Sacrament—Cranmer's Answer—The King'sanger—Nicholson condemned to be burnt—His Execution—Flatteriesaddressed to the King | [158] | |
| CHAPTER III. | ||
| THE SIX ARTICLES. | ||
| (1538-1540.) | ||
| Negotiations for the King's Marriage—Their failure—Printing ofthe Bible at Paris—The Printing stopped—Completion of theWork in London—Divisions—Attempted Compromise—Itsfailure—The King's fears—The Six Articles—Cranmer'sOpposition—Latimer's Resignation of his See—The King's advancesto Cranmer, Cromwell, and Norfolk—Cranmer's Time-serving—FiveHundred sent to Prison—Feeling in Germany—TheArticles condemned at Wittenberg and Geneva—Melanchthon'sLetter to the King of England—The King appeased—PuerileGames | [174] | |
| CHAPTER IV. | ||
| HENRY VIII. AND ANNE OF CLEVES. | ||
| (1539-1540.) | ||
| Anne of Cleves—Praises uttered of her—Her simple character—Herarrival in England—The King's disappointment—Hisdesire to get rid of her—His fear to break off the engagement—TheMarriage celebrated at Greenwich—Henry's Complaintto Charles V.—Ill-will of Charles—The King's distrust—Preachingof the Gospel ordered by Cromwell—Gardiner'sSermon—Barnes's Sermon—His boldness—His imprisonment—Numerouseditions of the Bible | [192] | |
| CHAPTER V. | ||
| DISGRACE AND DEATH OF CROMWELL, EARL OF ESSEX. | ||
| (1540.) | ||
| Cromwell threatened—Loaded with honors by the King—TheKing's intention—The King's letter to Cromwell—Arrest ofCromwell—Foolish charges—The real motive of the blow—Cromwellabandoned by all his Friends—Defended by Cranmeralone—Cranmer's Letter to the King—The Bill of Attainder—Heresy—TheAccuser—No Trial—The Examination—TheBill carried in both Houses—Condemnation—Cromwell'sLetter to the King—The King's hesitation—CatherineHoward—The Queen sent away—Cromwell on the Scaffold—Hisprofession of Faith—His Confession and Prayer—HisDeath—His Character | [205] | |
| CHAPTER VI. | ||
| DIVORCE OF ANNE OF CLEVES. | ||
| (1540.) | ||
| Singular impartiality—A Procession of Martyrs, three Evangelists,three Papists—Preparations for Divorce of the Queen—A shameful Comedy—The King's hypocrisy—Convocation ofthe Clergy—The Marriage declared void—The Divorce acceptedby Anne of Cleves | [225] | |
| CHAPTER VII. | ||
| CATHERINE HOWARD, A CATHOLIC QUEEN. | ||
| (1540.) | ||
| Marriage of the King with Catherine Howard—His return toCatholicism—Royal infallibility—Catholic reaction—Bonner,Bishop of London—A young Martyr—The Prisons filled—TheKing praised by Francis I.—Martyrdom of a Reader ofthe Bible—Conspiracy against Cranmer—The Archbishop'sfirmness—Charges against him—The King's hesitation—Hisdetermination to save him—Cranmer before the Privy Council—TheKing's Ring—Cranmer's Enemies confounded—TheKing's love for the Queen—Terrible Revelations—Guilt ofthe Queen—Cranmer's Visit to her—Frenzy of the Queen—Cranmer'sEmotion—Condemnations and Executions—TheQueen Executed—Her Guilt undoubted—Convocation of theClergy—A sharp blow struck at Convocation by Cranmer—RemarkableProgress of the Reformation | [234] | |
| CHAPTER VIII. | ||
| CATHERINE PARR, A PROTESTANT QUEEN. | ||
| (1542.) | ||
| Richard Hilles, a London Merchant—His Studies and Readings—Cranmer'scautious promotion of the Reformation—Amendmentin Doctrine—Catherine Parr—Her Character—AnotherPlot against Cranmer—His Forgiveness of his Enemies—SeveralMartyrs—Marbeck's English Concordance—Henry'sComplaints against France—His Alliance withCharles V.—War with France—Sympathies of the Italians—Persecutorspunished | [258] | |
| CHAPTER IX. | ||
| THE LAST MARTYRS OF HENRY'S REIGN. | ||
| (1545.) | ||
| Session of Parliament—The King's Speech—The Rod and theRoyal School-master—Anne Askew—Her Trial—Examinations—HerRelease—Again Imprisoned—Her steadfastness—HerDiscretion—In Prison—Condemned to be Burnt—ARoyal Proclamation—Anne Askew tortured by the LordChancellor—Led to Execution—Death of the Martyrs—Approachingtriumph of their Doctrines | [271] | |
| CHAPTER X. | ||
| QUEEN CATHERINE IN DANGER OF DEATH. | ||
| (1546.) | ||
| The Queen's piety—Her rash zeal—Conversations with the King—TheKing offended—Conspiracy of the Catholic Leaders—TheKing's distrust—A Prosecution ordered—The Bill ofIndictment—The Queen unsuspecting—The Indictment inher hands—Her Distress—Her Interview with the King—HerDeclaration—Rescue—Astonishment of her Enemies—HerForgiveness of them | [284] | |
| CHAPTER XI. | ||
| CLOSE OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII. | ||
| (1546-January 1547.) | ||
| Disgrace of Gardiner—Two Parties at the Court—The Howardsand the Seymours—Ambition of the Howards—Proceedingsagainst Norfolk and Surrey—The King's impatience—Searches—ADivided House—Execution of Surrey—HumbleAppeal of Norfolk—Inflexibility of the King—Last Hours ofthe King—His Death—His Will—Henry VIII. to be condemnedas a Man, a King, and a Christian | [297] | |
| BOOK XVI. | ||
| GERMANY. | ||
| CHAPTER I. | ||
| PROGRESS OF THE REFORMATION IN GERMANY. | ||
| (1520-1536.) | ||
| The Reformation a Resurrection—Pretended Unity of Rome—Allkinds of Progress produced by the Reformation—JohnBugenhagen—His Conversion—Named 'Pomeranus'—TheReformation embraced by German Towns—Magdeburg,Brunswick, Hamburg—Pomeranus at Hamburg—Lübeck | [311] | |
| CHAPTER II. | ||
| THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANHALT. | ||
| (1522-1532.) | ||
| The Princes of Anhalt—Duke George—His Anxieties—HisResolution—Luther's Letter—PrinceJoachim—Würtemberg—Westphalia—Paderborn—Hermann, Elector ofCologne—Peace of Nürnberg | [322] | |
| CHAPTER III. | ||
| TRIUMPH OF THE ANABAPTISTS OF MUNSTER. | ||
| (1533.) | ||
| Melchior Hoffmann—Bernard Rottmann—Rottmann's Marriage—JohnMatthisson of Haarlem—John Bockkold of Leyden—BernardKnipperdolling—Disorders at Munster—The Visionariesin power—Their Enemies expelled—Destruction ofBooks and Works of Art—John of Leyden in power—Terror | [331] | |
| CHAPTER IV. | ||
| THE ANABAPTISTS OF MUNSTER. EXCESSES. | ||
| (1535.) | ||
| The King of the Universe—Pride and Luxury—A Supper—AnApostolate—Cruelty | [342] | |
| CHAPTER V. | ||
| THE ANABAPTISTS OF MUNSTER. CHASTISEMENT. | ||
| (1535-1536.) | ||
| Siege and Famine—Vain Efforts—The Assault—Capture ofMunster—Executions—Luther's Opinion—Three Causes of thedisorder—The Finger-post | [347] | |
| TRIUMPH IN DEATH. | ||
| DEATH OF LUTHER. | ||
| (February 18, 1546.) | ||
| Luther at Eisleben—Sense of his approaching end—Serenity ofhis Faith—His last testimony—His last breath | [353] | |
| APPENDIX. | ||
| Transcript of 'Indulgence' of Leo X. | [359] | |
| GENERAL INDEX to Volumes I.—VIII. | [369] | |
HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION IN EUROPE
IN THE TIME OF CALVIN.