The Political Repercussions of the Five Articles of Perth: A Reassessment of James VI and I's Religious Policies in Scotland

Recent pioneering work has rightly restored the reputation of James VI and I from "Whig" accusations of incompetence. Some historians regard King James's religions policies as particularly successful. Others now argue that while James's policies worked well in England, they were...

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Published inThe Sixteenth century journal Vol. 38; no. 4; p. 1013
Main Author Stewart, Laura A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago University of Chicago Press 01.12.2007
Subjects
Episcopal churches
European history
James I, King of England (1566-1625)
Kings
Public policy
Religious history
Scotland
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Summary:Recent pioneering work has rightly restored the reputation of James VI and I from "Whig" accusations of incompetence. Some historians regard King James's religions policies as particularly successful. Others now argue that while James's policies worked well in England, they were a disaster in Scotland, where a set of reforms known as the Five Articles of Perth polarized religious opinion. This article asserts that James's personal determination to impose the Articles generated a crisis in one of Scotland's most politically sensitive communities--the capital, Edinhuigh. Through the presence there of the chief organ of royal government, the Privy Council, the crisis was not only confined to a Scottish locality, but also had repercussions for the British multiple monarchy. Charles I cannot he absolved from making poor decisions, but his actions on becoming king need to he reconsidered in terms of the legacy left by his father. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0361-0160
2326-0726
DOI:10.2307/20478626