King+James+I

Audience Emily Voveris -

King James drastically effected the people in Scotland and England. Being a king he was allowed to do whatever he pleased, but he also had a large interest in the art. He enjoyed poetry and read plays and after he married Anne of Denmark he started to write books of his own. John Butler reports, "James published his first book in 1584, entitled //The Essays of a Prentice in the Divine Art of Poesy,// which he followed up in 1591 with //His Majesties Poetical Exercises at Vacant Hours"(//Butler). He used his writing to express his religious and political views. This readings were spread throughout the citizens in the areas that he ruled and influenced their beliefs and feelings. It has been argued that he was one of the most intelligent people to sit on a throne in the United Kingdom. BCC states, " One of James's great contributions to England was the Authorized King James's Version of the bible (1611) which was to become the standard text for more than 250 years"(BBC). James' feeling and beliefs influenced a lot of others people's work most fabulously Shakespeare's. His ideas were found everywhere and his ideas were known by everyone.

Work Cited

Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." //Luminarium//. 22 Mar. 2003. Web. 14 Nov. 2012.

 BBC. "James I and VI." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2012 . 

Aim Nida Hasan

King James I was a king who is more famous for his use of literature to his advantage in his career as leader of England and Scotland. According to a biography of James’ life, “James's interest in literature was tied in with a shrewd sense of propaganda. He realized that books, masques, sermons, and plays could all be employed in the service of the king, that they were the media which could best disseminate his views of kingship and impress upon a large number of people its power and majesty…” (Butler). King James view of “kinship” was very strong, as he believed in divine rights given to kings. In order to spread his beliefs, James used his strong background in “literature” as a “propaganda” tool. His aim was to “disseminate” to the “people”, the importance a king carries. In any leadership position, it is important to “impress” people enough to have their allegiance. A timeline on James’ life explains “He commissioned the King James Authorized Version of the Bible, published in 1611, which remains one of the most important English translations of the Bible” (“King James I”). The fact that a Bible was “aughtorized” byt King James shows the influence he was able to have over people, which was exactly what his goal was. Any sacred, religious text is sensitive __#|subject__, so for him to “commission” his own version was a bold move. Although he is not known today as the best king, he is studied by historians everyday for his ability to take advantage of literature for his goals of leading strong countries.

Works Cited Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." //Luminarium//. 22 Mar. 2003. Web. 14 Nov. 2012.

"King James I (1603-1625)". //Britroyals.// Royal __#|Family History__, n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2012.

Historical- Austin Athouguia - King James 1 was the king of Scotland for 57 years and the king of England for 22 years. When James was 13 months old he was crowned King James IV of Scotlandwhile his mother fled to England where she was later executed. “ His childhood and adolescence were unhappy, abnormal, andprecarious; he had various guardians, whose treatment of him differed widely,” (King 1). This made it very rough for him growing up. There were many that disliked him and many that tried to takeover because he was so young, and having enemies at his age is not something that he could do anything about. Although he was moved around a lot he was __#|educated__ and took a liking to the plays of Shakespeare and Jonson. Many of his __#|teachers__ instilled him with ideas that he would use or change to be the ruler that he was. Since he was __#|educated__ he was able to do many things with the intelligence that he had. He was a brilliant writer and he translated the Bible into English. Many people think this is the greatest translation ever to be made. As he grew up he married and when Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1602 he moved there and became the King of England, Scotland and Ireland. When he died in 1625, it was his son, Charles, that took over the throne and continued to rule.

Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." The Life of King James I of England. Luminarium, 22 Mar. 2003. Web. 16 Nov. 2012.

"King James I." King James I. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2012.

Cultural - Christian Jennings

King James I was an immensely influential individual during his kingship over Britain and Scotland in the 16th and 17th century.
Even though he lived 400 years ago he continues to influence modern culture. In John Butler’s biography of King James I, he explains, “James I's impact on English literature is considerable, not least because of his encouragement of and participation in the translation of the Bible into English (1611), the translation that many people still consider the best, and which bears his name, the King James Bible” (Butler 1). King James I is so prevalent and influential in modern culture, because of his contributions to literature. The most influential of these contributions is the “King James Bible,” which is the modern translation commonly used in Christian churches. The “King James Bible” has severely effected culture for hundreds of years because it has been the primary bible used by Catholics that first settled the United States and almost every other Catholic speaks English throughout the world. This bible greatly assisted in the spreading of the Catholic belief and faith into the English-speaking world. Furthermore, the bible brought new words and phrases that are commonly used today. Essentially, the “King James Bible” brought catholic culture to the western hemisphere, which has directly shaped American culture.

Works Cited: Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." Luminarium. n.p., 22 Mar 2003. Web. 14 Nov. 2012.

"King James I Biography." Jesus is Lord. n.p., 3 Mar. 2003. Web. 14 Nov. 2012.