James and John: James I (1406–37), monastic reform, kingship, and the cult of John the Baptist

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Abstract

Chronologically, the advent of Renaissance kingship in Scotland is usually placed, by Mason and others, in the reign of James III (1460-88). This paper, in contrast, suggests that many of the key characteristics of ‘Renaissance’ monarchy can in fact be found in the earlier kingship of James III’s grandfather, James I (1406-37). The study examines, in particular, the way James I promoted an elevated and quasi-sacral image of the monarchy through his support of the cult of St John the Baptist and his linked patronage of monastic and liturgical reform.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRethinking the Renaissance and Reformation in Scotland
Subtitle of host publicationEssays in Honour of Roger A. Mason
EditorsSteven J. Reid
PublisherBoydell Press
Chapter4
Pages81-97
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781805432210, 9781805432227
ISBN (Print)9781837651610
Publication statusPublished - 5 Mar 2024

Publication series

NameSt Andrews Studies in Scottish History
PublisherBoydell Press

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Scottish History
  • kingship

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