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The reformers suggested that people in the late medieval period were ignorant about their faith. Evidence now suggests the very opposite: they not only understood their faith, but absorbed it into everyday life, striving (albeit imperfectly) to perform their duties to God and neighbour devoutly
and conscientiously.
This image of 'Adoration of the Magi' from an early 15th century French Book of Hours (MS13, Society of Antiquaries of London). Bequeathed to the Society in 1769 by the Revd Charles Lyttleton, Bishop of Carlisle and President of the Society (1765-8).