Thomas Cranmer

Thomas Cranmer, one of the Reformation's most famous martyrs, can accurately be described as the architect of the Church of England, and consequently, of the worldwide Anglican communion.  However . . . Cranmer often compromised or prevaricated when faced with difficult situations.  In the end, however, he was prepared to make the supreme sacrifice for his faith.  In this short biography we have a 'warts and all' assessment of his life . . .

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