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 * Aim - Trinity Peters**

King James I contributed to England by creating of his own version of the Bible. As he took over the throne after Elizabeth I’s death, a new order of business was required which requested, “An act for the reducing of diversities of bibles now extant in the English tongue to one settled vulgar translated from the original” (Vance). With his involvement in both politics and in religion, King James was able to write a bible that was to combine the ideas of the church as well as the Puritan movement which allowed for “diversities” away from just religion (Vance). The bible has been translated in various “tongues,” including Hebrew and Greek, which aids in providing information to those who are interested (McGrath). King James I took the opportunity to choose scholarly men to assist in the translations, and was able to gain some of the greatest biblical scholars of his time, thus translating the bible very successfully in the various languages requested (Vance). In addition, by creating the bible, there were long term effects in modern day society as far as the way the English language was used. For instance, a lot of idioms were formed and therefore used in the modern “lingo” which included, but not limited to, eat, drink, and be merry, sour grapes, and pearls before swine (McGrath). King James I ruled over England, Ireland, and Scotland at the same time and was able to contribute each one, but arguably one of the most well known contribution was when he created a new version of the bible. This bible modified the beliefs of the time as well as created a pathway for the future.



Lloyd/Getty, Matthew. //Rowan Williams, Then Archbishop of Canterbury, with the 400-year-old King James Bible in Lambeth Palace Library//. Digital image. //The Telegraph//. John Bingham, 25 May 2012. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Mcgrath, Charles. "Why the King James Bible Endures." //The New York Times//. The New York Times, 23 Apr. 2011. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Vance, Laurence M. "Brief History of the King James Bible by Dr. Laurence M. Vance." //Brief History of the King James Bible// by Dr. Laurence M. Vance. Vance Publications, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.


 * Audience - Katie Izatt**

King James I became the King of Scotland at one year’s old after his mother, Mary of Scots, abdicated the throne and fled the country. Although he was raised by numerous guardians, each one ensured that he received a proper education. “As King of Scotland, he curbed the power of the nobility, although his attempts to limit the authority of the Kirk (Church of Scotland) were less successful” (“King James I (1603-1625)"). In 1603, he was crowned the successor of Elizabeth I. Through his ties to Scotland, he brought the thrones of England and Scotland together for the first time in history. To this day, the Scottish and English governments are connected; both countries are part of the United Kingdom. James I began to try and limit the power of the nobility and the church through his rule. Although he was not successful in completely limiting the power of the Church, he started a movement that would continue long after his reign. Today, the Church, queen, and other nobility in England and Scotland hold hardly any power in the government and are mostly representative figures. This limit in power has had a great influence on the populations of England and Scotland over the years. The people in these countries now hold more power and have opportunities to vote and speak up for what they believe in. On the other hand, King James I also caused much contention to rise within the population of England and Scotland. “He embarked on a foreign policy that fused discontent into a formidable opposition” (Mathew). This foreign policy was with the Spanish ruler, Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, Count of Gondomar. The reason for the rising opposition within the people was that England had just ended a war with Spain back in 1604, another result of James’ reign. While the people were discontent with his foreign policy, Parliament was upset with King James’ attempts to limit their power as well. Although he did not have much success in limiting Parliament’s power either during his time, reflections of his attempts can be seen in the current English government. Now, Parliament has limited power, the people have more of a say in government, and the nobility and Church are no longer involved in the government.



“King James I (1603-1625).” // Britroyals.com. // n.p. n.d. Web. 26 October 2015.

Mathew, David. “James I: King of England and Scotland.” //Britannica.com//. n.p. n.d. Web. 26 October 2015.


 * Historical - Kelsey Haley**

June 19, 1566, Kings James I was born. His father was King Darnley and his mother was Queen Mary. James became king at age 1 after his father was murdered. In 1586, Elizabeth I and James became friend; however, a year later, James's mother was executed by Elizabeth and he didn’t protest to te fact that he wanted to be Elizabeth’s successor. The same year he married Anne of Denmark and they have seven children (with three only surviving). Once Elizabeth died, James was king of England. During the early 1600s, King James ruled Scotland. “One of James's great contributions to England was the Authorised King James's Version of the bible (1611) which was to become the standard text for more than 250 years… Abroad, James attempted to encourage European peace. In 1604, he ended the long-running war with Spain and tried to arrange a marriage between his son and the Spanish Infanta” (BBC). He died on March 27, 1625. James made a large contribution to history.



“James I and VI (1566 - 1625).” // BBC News //. BBC, 2014. Web. 27 October 2015.

"King James I." //King James I//. Royal Family History. Web. 27 October 2015.


 * Cultural (Natalia Jacobson)**

King James I, was known for creating a big contribution towards England with the influence of cultural events surrounding him. He donated the Authorized King James Version of the bible, and this actually became the standard text for more than two hundred and fifty years. Through the writing it had introduced more of the Scottish church's ideas and the Catholics. This translation is considered an achievement in English literature both scholarly and how beautiful it was created. King James Bible represents a critical foundation of Protestant Christianity in the English speaking world, and it influences many traditions. “Submit yourselves therefore to god resist the Devil, and he will feel from you” (James 4:7). This book culturally influenced King James and the people/audience who read this bible by impacting and shaping the whole culture of the English speaking world and also making it the high point of the English Renaissance. This Bible was found on the shelves of millions of typical, faithful people, and even those who couldn't read. The words were heard through churches and even marketplaces. Speech and the language is very powerful because it shapes thought and behaviors of people. Usually the language speaks of the people. However, after the King James Bible had been translated English speakers had no other option but to say that the Scripture speaks them. In the end King James translators became a basic part of speech and thought affecting us culturally everyday.

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"What Makes the King James Version Great?" Reformation21. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2015.

Mcgrath, Charles. "Why the King James Bible Endures." //The New York Times//. The New York Times, 23 Apr. 2011. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Vance, Laurence M. "Brief History of the King James Bible by Dr. Laurence M. Vance." //Brief History of the King James Bible// by Dr. Laurence M. Vance. Vance Publications, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

 June 19, 1566, Kings James I was born. His father was King Darnley and his mother was Queen Mary. James became king at age 1 after his father was murdered. In 1586, Elizabeth I and James became friend; however, a year later, James's mother was executed by Elizabeth and he didn’t protest to te fact that he wanted to be Elizabeth’s successor. The same year he married Anne of Denmark and they have seven children (with three only surviving). Once Elizabeth died, James was king of England. During the early 1600s, King James ruled Scotland. “One of James's great contributions to England was the Authorised King James's Version of the bible (1611) which was to become the standard text for more than 250 years… Abroad, James attempted to encourage European peace. In 1604, he ended the long-running war with Spain and tried to arrange a marriage between his son and the Spanish Infanta” (BBC). He died on March 27, 1625. James made a large contribution to history.

 King James I became the King of Scotland at one year’s old after his mother, Mary of Scots, abdicated the throne and fled the country. Although he was raised by numerous guardians, each one ensured that he received a proper education. “As King of Scotland, he curbed the power of the nobility, although his attempts to limit the authority of the Kirk (Church of Scotland) were less successful” (“King James I (1603-1625))”. In 1603, he was crowned the successor of Elizabeth I. Through his ties to Scotland, he brought the thrones of England and Scotland together for the first time in history. To this day, the Scottish and English governments are connected; both countries are part of the United Kingdom. James I began to try and limit the power of the nobility and the church through his rule. Although he was not successful in completely limiting the power of the Church, he started a movement that would continue long after his reign. Today, the Church, queen, and other nobility in England and Scotland hold hardly any power in the government and are mostly representative figures. This limit in power has had a great influence on the populations of England and Scotland over the years. The people in these countries now hold more power and have opportunities to vote and speak up for what they believe in. On the other hand, King James I also caused much contention to rise within the population of England and Scotland. “ He embarked on a foreign policy that fused discontent into a formidable opposition” (Mathew). This foreign policy was with the Spanish ruler, Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, Count of Gondomar. The reason for the rising opposition within the people was that England had just ended a war with Spain back in 1604, another result of James’ reign. While the people were discontent with his foreign policy, Parliament was upset with King James’ attempts to limit their power as well. Although he did not have much success in limiting Parliament’s power either during his time, reflections of his attempts can be seen in the current English government. Now, Parliament has limited power, the people have more of a say in government, and the nobility and Church are no longer involved in the government.