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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