The Man who defied Henry VIII - Thomas More

The Man who defied Henry VIII - Thomas More

In this interview with Dr Joanne Paul, to celebrate the paperback publication of her book 'Thomas More. A Life and Death in Tudor England', we discussed Thomas More's relationship with Erasmus, More's surprisingly scatological response to Luther, his surprising views on Henry VIII's break with Rome and More's imprisonment and execution.


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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Thomas More and his significance

03:01 Joanne Paul’s background and research journey

05:10 More's relationship with Erasmus and their intellectual bond

08:00 More's initial response to Luther and the Reformation

12:06 The scathing and scatological debate with Luther

15:01 Henry VIII's defense of the sacraments and Luther's critique

17:07 Henry VIII's break with Rome and More’s opposition

21:05 More's resignation as Lord Chancellor and his legal objections

23:54 The progression towards More’s arrest and trial

26:56 More's imprisonment, conditions, and final days

35:58 The trial, execution, and legacy of Thomas More

45:00 Joanne Paul’s research surprises and new discoveries


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