John Spottiswoode Jacobean Archbishop and Statesman
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Archbishop John Spottiswoode (1565-1639)
was one of the most important men of his
generation in Scotland. Originally a zealous
Presbyterian, he became an Episcopalian
sympathizer sometime in the 1590s, and was
nominated as Archbishop of Glasgow in 1603
following the death of the pre-Reformation
Archbishop James Beaton. Spottiswoode’s
abilities as an administrator and politician
quickly became apparent. In 1615 he was
elevated to the Archbishopric of St Andrews
where he dominated Scottish politics for the
rest of his life.
In this careful study, Dr Wayne Pearce considers
the career of Spottiswoode until the
death of James VI in 1625. While seeking to
understand Spottiswoode’s perspective, the
study does not shy away from the blemishes
in his conduct and character. The result is a
fascinating account of the continuing struggle
between the adherents of Presbyterianism,
Episcopalianism, and Roman Catholicism in
Scotland during those momentous years.
Details
- Publication Date
- May 30, 2014
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781908727046
- Category
- Religion & Spirituality
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): A S Wayne Pearce
Specifications
- Pages
- 350
- Binding
- Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in / 148 x 210 mm)