The Persecuting Society: Religious Turmoil in Medieval and Early Modern England
The period spanning the late Middle Ages to the early modern era in England was marked by significant religious upheaval and persecution. This tumultuous time saw the rise of mysticism, the emergence of radical Protestant movements, and the implementation of severe measures against perceived heretics. This video explores spiritual exploration, political power, and societal control in the period and the long-term effects in both England and the US.
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro: Religious Persecution
01:43 - Lollardy
04:25 - Lancastrian anxiety
06:21 - Mysticism and Women's Religion
12:03 - "The Persecuting Society"
14:28 - The Sixteenth Century
19:22 - Herbert and Donne
22:30 - Religion and the English Civil War
25:38 - Latitudinarianism and Enlightenment
27:33 - Religious Freedom in the US Republic