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King James I and the religious culture of England

Author: James Doelman
Publisher: Cambridge : D.S. Brewer, 2000.
Series: Studies in Renaissance literature (Woodbridge, Suffolk, England), v. 4.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"Although James I was more interested in religious matters than in any other aspect of English culture at the time, this topic has received little attention in recent literary scholarship, which this book aims to redress. It studies his influence, both direct and indirect, on aspects of religious life, and particularly his hitherto neglected writings. Beginning with an examination of the roots of his religious  Read more...
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Named Person: James, King of England; James, King of England; James, King of England; James, King of England; König I ) Jakob (England
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: James Doelman
ISBN: 085991593X 9780859915939
OCLC Number: 43845539
Description: vii, 184 p. ; 24 cm.
Series Title: Studies in Renaissance literature (Woodbridge, Suffolk, England), v. 4.
Other Titles: King James the First and the religious culture of England
Responsibility: James Doelman.

Abstract:

"Although James I was more interested in religious matters than in any other aspect of English culture at the time, this topic has received little attention in recent literary scholarship, which this book aims to redress. It studies his influence, both direct and indirect, on aspects of religious life, and particularly his hitherto neglected writings. Beginning with an examination of the roots of his religious thinking in the Protestant understanding of biblical monarchy, and his own experiences as king of Scotland, it moves to his reign in England, bringing together literary, religious and political history to consider such subjects as the poetic response to his accession, prophetic poetry at court, and the politics of conversion. Going beyond the usual critical attention to the short devotional lyric, the study draws on such forms as religious narrative, philosophical or theological verse, works of religious satire and controversy, liturgical verse and sermons, by both well and lesser-known writers. James' own attempt to provide a new English versification of the Psalms is examined in particular depth."--BOOK JACKET.

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