Elizabeth I and the Old Testament : biblical analogies and providential rule / Aidan Norrie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norrie, Aidan, author.

Series:

Gender and power in the premodern world.

Gender and power in the premodern world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.

Elizabeth.

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible and politics--England--History--16th century.

Bible and politics.

Monarchy--Religious aspects--History--16th century.

Monarchy.

Divine right of kings.

Queenship and power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 198 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leeds : Arc Humanities Press, 2023.

Summary:

Throughout her reign, Elizabeth I and her supporters used biblical analogies to perpetuate the Queen's claim to be England's providential Protestant monarch. While Elizabeth's parallels with various biblical figures - including Deborah, Esther, Judith, David, Solomon, and Daniel - have all received varying levels of attention in the scholarship, this is the first analysis of how biblical analogy functioned as a religio-political tool for Elizabeth across her reign. Taking both a chronological and thematic approach, this book addresses this gap by analyzing Elizabeth and her supporters' use of the Old Testament to provide justification for decisions (or the lack thereof), to offer counsel to the Queen, and to vindicate both female kingship and the royal supremacy. It argues that biblical analogies were a vital component of Elizabethan royal iconography, and that their widespread use demonstrates their potency as a tool for legitimizing and sustaining her power.

Contents:

Introduction: Elizabeth I and the Old Testament Chapter 1: Elizabeth I's Use of the Old Testament Chapter 2: 1558-1569: Legitimizing the Regime Chapter 3: 1570-1584: Popery, Plots, Progresses-and Excommunication Chapter 4: 1585-1590: Biblical Typology and the Catholic Threat Chapter 5: 1591-1602: The Twilight Years and the Catholic Threat redux Conclusion: Biblical Analogy and Providential Rule Select Bibliography Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 16 Nov 2023).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781802700770

1802700773

OCLC:

1373366442