Explore the historical and theological basis for the English Reformation with this passionate essay by Christopher Wordsworth. Learn about the controversies surrounding the Catholic Church in England during the 16th century and the Protestant reformers who sought to break away from Rome's authority. This essay provides a compelling argument for the legitimacy of the Church of England and its separation from the Church of Rome.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.