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=King James I =

Aim - Yuvia Estrada  King James I, though entitled as a King to his people, he was also looked upon as an author. An author of many writings that discussed and expressed upon religion and his own beliefs. King James I’s writings consisted of his own beliefs that further advanced his reign both politically and self religiously. An article discussing his works states “The majority of James’s written works are concerned with the theology and the justification of the theory of Divine Right, and for those reasons he must be considered as a major writer of political philosophy” (Butler). He was an author who impacted the era in which he reigned due to the writings he published because they were the ultimate propaganda that drew in a bigger audience. King James I used his literature to teach and influence his own beliefs to people and he believed he could gather a big group of supporters to follow him on his beliefs and ideas. This gave him more power as King and more power over knowledge itself. James encouraged his people and his fellow workmen to translate the Bible into English which in the end became known as the King James Bible. As a King he was able to enforce his theories and his perceptions in a more religious way through his literature works. As people began reading his literature, James’s ideas influenced them to support him and give him more power.

Works Cited Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." Luminarium. 22 Mar 2003. 12 November 2012. "James I (King of England and Scotland)."Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. "King James I." King James I. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

Audience - Christianna Pinkney The intentional actions of King James I were in regard to the church and state. The church historical timeline states, “James wanted unity and stability in the church and state...” (Curtis). After being raised into the Presbyterian influences, England’s Puritans assumed King James I would assist them on their objective on permitting the Reformation. However, King James was aware of their beliefs and behaviors from the Puritans that he once knew in Scotland. Because of his understanding of them, he was completely against those Puritans who believed he would support them. However, King James I knew how powerful they were, and the timeline description said they were, “... sizeable minority, serious, well educated, highly motivated, and convinced of the righteousness of their convictions” (Curtis). Although he did not favor the Puritans, as a political figure, he knew he could not disregard them, especially the member of his constituency. The people that he now lived among were diverse in their beliefs. Besides the Puritans, he was acquainted with the Paptists who wanted to go back to living in ways of the Roman church. Wanting to get rid of powerful religious figureheads, were the Presbyterians. The Nonconformists wanted a life outside of religious believes alongside the Separatists.Lastly was the Parliament whose only goal was to enforce control and power. In order to create “unity” and “stability” among the constituency, King James I jumped through many hoops to officiate the translation of the “prayer book,” also known as the Bible. He believed this translation will help the various constituents work together, and make their individual choices on what to believe in. He was against others’ religions, but he certainly did not pressure anyone to believe in his. Although his goal was to bring different people together through the Bible, in the end, he did not work entirely.

Works Cited

Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." //Luminarium//. 22 Mar 2003. 12 November 2012. Curtis, Ken. "Story Behind King James Bible." //Christianity.com//. Salem Web Network, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

Historical - Catalina Mitchell  Initially James VI of Scotland, King James I of England is a historical representation of an aristocratic descendant making artistic contributions to his kingdom despite a harsh upbringing. According to one bibliographer, “James developed a genuine love of learning (he was not, as many authors have claimed, a mere pedant), some skill in writing poetry, and a lively prose style” (Butler). James’s mother, Queen Mary of Scots, was an unfair ruler who was eventually dethroned by Scottish lords and decapitated by Elizabeth I of England for being involved in the murder of her own husband, Lord Darnley (Butler). James himself - born 1566 - was raised by multiple regencies and teachers, including George Buchanan (Butler). The future king of England developed an interest in the work of Shakespeare and Jonson, and took to writing his own books and poems, which were often in the interest of God and religion (Butler), owing to his belief in ruling by Divine Right. James officially took control of Scotland in 1581, and ruled the provinces and sectors of Scotland well until he engaged in alliance with Elizabeth I under the Treaty of Berwick (“James I and”). When he succeeded Elizabeth I as king of England in March 1603, he also realized that art and literature could be used to promote himself through propaganda (Butler). Additionally, he rewrote the Bible, released in 1611, which became the standard text for the next two and a half centuries (“James I and”). On an even larger scale, James encouraged peace between European nations, marrying his daughter, Elizabeth, to the leader of the German protestants and attempting to marry his son to the Spanish Infanta (“James I and”). After James’s death in 1625 due to tertian ague (a type of fever), the throne was inherited by one of his three children out of seven that lived to adulthood (“James I of”). Under Charles, Prince of Whales, political unrest between monarchy and Parliament increased until the English Civil War broke out, giving legacy to King James’s rule (“James I of”). Upon discovery of the New World, the Jamestown Settlement and the James River were also named in his honor (“James I of”). Over the course of his life, King James made many contributions, both artistic and political, concerning not only the welfare of Scotland and England, but Europe as a whole.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Works Cited

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Butler, John. "The Life of King James I of England." //Luminarium//. 22 Mar 2003. 12 November 2012. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">"James I and VI (1566 - 1625)." //BBC News//. BBC, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">"James I of England." //New World Encyclopedia//. MediaWiki, 3 Apr. 2008. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Cultural - Diana Bantugan <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">King James IV of Scotland and I of England has left a legacy still remembered and even used in modern day society. The King James Bible is an English translation of the Christian Bible, which began during the reign of King James I. He pushed “scholars to bring the text of the Bible into common English” (“The Life and Legacy”). Many people were illiterate and only had the ability to memorize the passages through ear, even the literate individuals had the possibility of not being able to understand the Bible because of the fact that it was written in Latin. With this sudden interest in the retranslation and writing of the bible, people were able to read and understand the bible. According to an article, “...the text of the King James version appeared in a wide variety of forms: Bibles with blank pages for family histories, pocket bibles for soldiers to carry into battle, and richly illustrated editions for display” (“The King James Bible”). The King James bible provided a variety of different uses for the bible for that time. During his reign, he expanded the influence of the Bible with the “English Colonization of North America being started with the construction of Jamestown, and the influx of colonists” (“James VI and I”). He was able to gain popularity with the poorer classes by dealing with their problems concerning the bible. With this however, he connected the power of church and state, resulting in raised tension between the two bodies of authority.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Works Cited

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">“James VI and I.” //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">“The King James Bible: Its History and Influence.” //Harry Ransom Center//. The University of Texas at Austin, 2012. Web. 12 Nov. 2013 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">“The Life and Legacy of the King James Bible.” //Brigham Young University//. Brigham Young University, 2011. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.