Millenary Petition Flashcards
When was the Millenary Petition issued and what were demands?
In 1603 when James was travelling to his throne. 1000 Puritans issued it asking:
* For removal of the cross symbol at baptism, bowing to Jesus’ name, and the use of rings.
* A reduction in pluralism.
* Recognition of restricted activity during Sabbath.
* Less vestments such as the cap and surplice.
* Less singing.
* Shorter services so the sermons could be longer and better.
* Changes to the Court of High Commission and less persecution of Puritans.
* A new bible issuing.
Describe the Bye and Main Plots.
- May-December 1603. Puritans and Catholic Priests plotted.
- The Bye Plot involved a plot to kidnap James on his way to London and force him to make concessions. This was betrayed by the Jesuits who feared the retribution to Catholics, (Jesuits were a division of priests founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1540, Spain).
- The Main Plot was to replace James with Arabella Stuart, his cousin, and this was supported by the Spanish Hamburgs, (rulers of Spain and Germany), and Sir Walter Raleigh.
What were consequences of the two plots?
- Trials for both plots were held simultaneously, though luckily only one person was executed.
- No more recusancy fines.
- On 22 February 1604 an edict was issued to ban Catholic Priests while James was suggesting converting to Catholicism so he could gain control over the Catholic church from the Pope Clement VIII, unifying the church.
Describe Bancroft’s employment..
In 1604 Bancroft, an anti-Puritan, was appointed with some reluctance by James. He was determined to enforce the Thirty Nine Articles and is said to have denied 300 of their livings. This is likely closer to 73-83, and only 1% of Puritan ministers.
