Prayer Book and Revolution
The Scottish Prayer Book of 1637 was one of the most controversial works printed in early Stuart Britain - when it was first used in Edinburgh's St Giles Cathedral it famously provoked a riot. Soon, the religious and political tensions between Charles and his subjects led to civil war across the three Stuart kingdoms.
Christ Church Library holds a copy of a 1632 Prayer Book with annotations from Archbishop William Laud and King Charles; this volume sheds important new light on the development of Caroline religious policies and the relationship between the Stuart Churches. In this day conference, leading historians will discuss the significance of the volume, showing its place in the wider story of the Civil Wars and the development of a distinctive religious identity that would become Anglicanism. Conservation of the volume has been generously supported by the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust.
Our speakers will be Richard Cust (University of Birmingham), Ken Fincham (University of Kent), Sarah Mortimer (Christ Church, Oxford), and William White (University of Hertfordshire).
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Agenda
- 10:30–11:00
Registration
- 11:00–12:30
Session 1
Ken Fincham (University of Kent), ‘Charles I, Laud and the reformation of the British churches’ Richard Cust, (University of Birmingham) ‘Charles I and the Scottish Revolution
- 12:30–14:00
Lunch
Lunch is not provided, but can be easily found in the city centre.
- 14:00–15.30
Session 2
Will White (University of Hertfordshire) 'Prayer, preaching, and piety in Civil War England' Sarah Mortimer, (Christ Church, University of Oxford), 'Images, ideas and Anglican identity 1630-1660'
- 15:30–16:00
Tea Break and Recess
- 16:00–18:00
Round Table and Exhibition
- 18:00–19:00
Choral Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral
- 19:00–20:00
Drinks Reception in the Chapter House
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