Roger Ascham's Defence of the Lord's Supper

The book delves into Roger Ascham's Apologia pro caena dominica, highlighting its significance during the early Reformation and its response to religious debates at Cambridge University under Edward VI. Lucy Nicholas examines the work's historical context, content, and Ascham's independent stance, revealing Cambridge's crucial role in English religious reform. Despite its limited circulation, the Apologia offers valuable insights into Reformation dynamics in Tudor England. Nicholas also provides a modern Latin edition with an English translation, enhancing accessibility to this important text.