Paul Webster
King John and Religion
King John and Religion
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A new book challenges the perception of King John as a tyrant, presenting a more complex picture of his actions and attitude towards religion. It demonstrates that he maintained chapels, chaplains, prayed at shrines, kept holy relics, endowed masses, founded and supported religious houses, and fed the poor. Despite his dispute with the church, royal religious activity continued, and he was honored in medieval and modern times.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 270 pages
\n Publication date: 20 October 2020
\n Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
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King John, often regarded as one of England's most notorious monarchs, has been portrayed by medieval writers and subsequent historians as a tyrant, primarily due to his protracted conflict with the church. This book challenges the prevailing orthodox view, contending that the critique of King John's religious beliefs obscures the evidence of a ruler who recognized the significance of outward manifestations of faith in his role as a king. Through meticulous research, the book showcases that King John upheld chapels and chaplains, frequented shrines of the saints, possessed a personal collection of holy relics, endowed masses, established and supported religious houses, and provided sustenance to the impoverished. These actions align him with numerous other medieval rulers in these domains. Furthermore, the book offers a significant reevaluation of King John's dispute with the church, during which England faced a widespread interdict and the king was excommunicated, the harshest sanctions the medieval church could impose. It uncovers the enduring damage to King John's reputation, while also revealing how royal religious activity persisted even during periods of conflict between the king and the pope. Moreover, despite the widespread vilification of King John following his death, there were individuals who remained committed to honoring his memory during the medieval period and beyond.
\n Weight: 504g\n
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783275472\n \n
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