Roman canon law had been criticized by the Presbyterians as early as 1572 in the Admonition to Parliament. The protest centered on the standard defense that canon law could be retained so long as it did not contradict the civil law. According to Polly Ha, the Reformed Church Government refuted this claiming that the bishops had been enforcing canon law for 1500 years. COUNT 5
QSN1 What group took issue with the Roman canons? ANS1 the Presbyterians QSN2 In what year was there documented criticism of Roman church law by Presbyterians? ANS2 1572 QSN3 To whom did Presbyterians complain in 1572? ANS3 Parliament QSN4 For how long did the Reformed Church state that canon had been administered by members of the church? ANS4 1500 years QSN5 Which church officials were responsible for the administration of canon law? ANS5 bishops