Thomas Cranmer, Theologian

In his important evaluation of the theological leader of the EnglishReformation, G.W. Bromiley charts Cranmer''s doctrinal views, scripturalinterpretation and liturgical composition. His nuanced position on variouscontroversial issues of the day, not least baptism, is articulated with clarityand care, and his ecumenical sensitivity is foregrounded.

While arguably more adept as a scholar than as a creative theologianin his own right, Cranmer''s writing nevertheless formed the cornerstone offuture Anglican theology. Through his Articles of Religion (42, later reducedto 39) and the Book of Commo