By Morgan Page | Staff Writer
MOUNT VERNON- The Altama Museum of Art and History is hosting a special reception on Thursday, October 25, in honor of Dr. Amanda Allen, Assistant Professor of History at Brewton-Parker College, on the release of her new book.
Beginning at 7:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Allen regarding her work. At 7:30 P.M., she will expound on the premise of her publication and describe the process of writing such a piece. Additionally, she will discuss her field and profession and follow up with an opportunity for those in attendance to ask questions. This event, which is free and open to the public, affords community members an opportunity to engage with BPC faculty in a thoughtful discussions regarding the past.
Titled The Eucharistic Debate in Tudor England, Allen’s book covers the formation of the Protestant Church in England and challenges the established timeline of England’s Reformation.
In the book, Allen argues that “a debate between Thomas Cranmer and Stephen Gardiner over the nature of Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist (Lord’s Supper) was the defining factor in establishing the English church as a unique for Protestantism. Additionally, by arguing such I not only provide the theological understanding of the English Eucharist, but also, move England’s Reformation timeline earlier than other historians. Usually, it is during Elizabeth I’s reign when historians argue the English Church came to its best fruition. I argue, however, that with Thomas Cranmer defining his Eucharistic view earlier Anglicanism was set in Edward VI’s reign. This provides the English tradition without an older establishment and places the emphasis back on English thinkers rather than the later time frame when foreigner John Calvin is given a lot of emphasis in creating Anglicanism.”
Allen has been a part of the Brewton-Parker faculty since 2015. She received her Ph.D. at Louisiana State University. Published through Rowman and Littlefield, her book can be purchased through sites like Amazon.