I completed my Ph.D. in late medieval early modern religious and intellectual history at the University of Tennessee. I also graduated with a Master of Religion (Historical Theology) and a Master of Social Work. I have a background as a counselor, minister, and educator. In 2014, I was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS). I am currently Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of History and Religion at Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. I am primarily a historian of the religious and cultural landscape of late medieval/Reformation era Europe. My concentration has been in the political humanism of Elizabeth I. However, I also consider myself a Historian of Christianity in general. Supervisors: Robert Bast Phone: 276-543-9038 Address: Mountain Empire Community College 3441 Mountain Empire Road Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
"This work is a fresh look at a much studied historical figure. This work examines the influence ... more "This work is a fresh look at a much studied historical figure. This work examines the influence between the virtues and thoughts of the political humanists of the Italian Renaissance, and the political persona of England s Elizabeth I. Special attention is paid to how Elizabeth constructed literary works such as letters and speeches, as well the style in which she governed England. This learned queen exemplified the virtues of political humanism through her dedication to the vita activa, amor patriae, and service to the greater good of her realm. In order to silence her critics who had license to criticize her as a female monarch, Elizabeth chose to speak the political language of the day, defending and asserting her right to rule by relying on her classical humanist education.
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An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Epis... more An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Episcopal Church and his defense of American Slavery.
Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s E... more This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s Elizabeth i and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth i ascended the throne of England, there was much speculation about how she would be received by a Pope so
well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity
from Rome. It would be Paul iv’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influe... more From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influences. Her juvenilia attest to this immersion in Protestant and humanist education. The youthful Elizabeth often wrote formal Latin letters in the style of the mediaeval ars dictaminis replete with humanist and Protestant imagery. She continued this style of writing throughout her brother's reign. However, after Parliament passed the Act of Uniformity of 1549, Elizabeth stopped writing formal Latin letters to her brother and switched to formal English ones instead. This essay will argue that this switch was intentional on the part of Elizabeth; and set within the context of the time gives an early clue to Elizabeth's solidarity with her brother's Protestant efforts in England.
From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influe... more From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influences. Her juvenilia attest to this immersion in Protestant and humanist education. The youthful Elizabeth often wrote formal Latin letters in the style of the mediaeval ars dictaminis replete with humanist and Protestant imagery. She continued this style of writing throughout her brother's reign. However, after Parliament passed the Act of Uniformity of 1549, Elizabeth stopped writing formal Latin letters to her brother and switched to formal English ones instead. This essay will argue that this switch was intentional on the part of Elizabeth; and set within the context of the time gives an early clue to Elizabeth's solidarity with her brother's Protestant efforts in England.
Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction, Louise Durning Note on the Manuscript, Louis... more Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction, Louise Durning Note on the Manuscript, Louise Durning The Manuscript Translations i. The Topographical Delineation of the Colleges and Public Schools of the University of Oxford, Translated from the Latin by Sarah Knight ii. Gratulatory Address and Poem, Translated from the Hebrew by Helen Spurling Notes on the Drawings, Louise Durning Notes
This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s E... more This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s Elizabeth I and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, there was much speculation about how she would be received by a Pope so well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity from Rome. It would be Paul IV’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
This article is a consideration of medieval religious violence during the time of Richard I set w... more This article is a consideration of medieval religious violence during the time of Richard I set within the historiography of such writers as Nirenberg, Cohen, and Moore. This paper specifically examines a series of anti-Jewish massacres which broke out in England in the immediate aftermath of the coronation of the Crusader King Richard I. While modern violence against minorities is often attributed to the irrational actions of persons with extreme prejudice or ideologies, we find something a bit more nuanced in the situation in 12th century England. Certainly, there were long-standing prejudices against the Jews in England. However, this paper will argue that while general European antisemitism did create an undercurrent of tension across Europe and especially in this case England; similar to Nirenberg’s thoughts these passions were manipulated by those involved to the point that they became incendiary to suit specific local purposes and passions.
An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Epis... more An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Episcopal Church and his defense of American Slavery. Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
"This work is a fresh look at a much studied historical figure. This work examines the influence ... more "This work is a fresh look at a much studied historical figure. This work examines the influence between the virtues and thoughts of the political humanists of the Italian Renaissance, and the political persona of England s Elizabeth I. Special attention is paid to how Elizabeth constructed literary works such as letters and speeches, as well the style in which she governed England. This learned queen exemplified the virtues of political humanism through her dedication to the vita activa, amor patriae, and service to the greater good of her realm. In order to silence her critics who had license to criticize her as a female monarch, Elizabeth chose to speak the political language of the day, defending and asserting her right to rule by relying on her classical humanist education.
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"
An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Epis... more An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Episcopal Church and his defense of American Slavery.
Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s E... more This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s Elizabeth i and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth i ascended the throne of England, there was much speculation about how she would be received by a Pope so
well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity
from Rome. It would be Paul iv’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influe... more From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influences. Her juvenilia attest to this immersion in Protestant and humanist education. The youthful Elizabeth often wrote formal Latin letters in the style of the mediaeval ars dictaminis replete with humanist and Protestant imagery. She continued this style of writing throughout her brother's reign. However, after Parliament passed the Act of Uniformity of 1549, Elizabeth stopped writing formal Latin letters to her brother and switched to formal English ones instead. This essay will argue that this switch was intentional on the part of Elizabeth; and set within the context of the time gives an early clue to Elizabeth's solidarity with her brother's Protestant efforts in England.
From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influe... more From childhood Elizabeth was trained in the ‘New Learning’ and brought up under Protestant influences. Her juvenilia attest to this immersion in Protestant and humanist education. The youthful Elizabeth often wrote formal Latin letters in the style of the mediaeval ars dictaminis replete with humanist and Protestant imagery. She continued this style of writing throughout her brother's reign. However, after Parliament passed the Act of Uniformity of 1549, Elizabeth stopped writing formal Latin letters to her brother and switched to formal English ones instead. This essay will argue that this switch was intentional on the part of Elizabeth; and set within the context of the time gives an early clue to Elizabeth's solidarity with her brother's Protestant efforts in England.
Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction, Louise Durning Note on the Manuscript, Louis... more Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction, Louise Durning Note on the Manuscript, Louise Durning The Manuscript Translations i. The Topographical Delineation of the Colleges and Public Schools of the University of Oxford, Translated from the Latin by Sarah Knight ii. Gratulatory Address and Poem, Translated from the Hebrew by Helen Spurling Notes on the Drawings, Louise Durning Notes
This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s E... more This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s Elizabeth I and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, there was much speculation about how she would be received by a Pope so well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity from Rome. It would be Paul IV’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
This article is a consideration of medieval religious violence during the time of Richard I set w... more This article is a consideration of medieval religious violence during the time of Richard I set within the historiography of such writers as Nirenberg, Cohen, and Moore. This paper specifically examines a series of anti-Jewish massacres which broke out in England in the immediate aftermath of the coronation of the Crusader King Richard I. While modern violence against minorities is often attributed to the irrational actions of persons with extreme prejudice or ideologies, we find something a bit more nuanced in the situation in 12th century England. Certainly, there were long-standing prejudices against the Jews in England. However, this paper will argue that while general European antisemitism did create an undercurrent of tension across Europe and especially in this case England; similar to Nirenberg’s thoughts these passions were manipulated by those involved to the point that they became incendiary to suit specific local purposes and passions.
An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Epis... more An essay exploring the theological underpinnings of Bishop Stephen Elliot of the Confederate Episcopal Church and his defense of American Slavery. Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s E... more This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England’s Elizabeth I and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, there was much speculation about how she would be received by a Pope so well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity from Rome. It would be Paul IV’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
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Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity
from Rome. It would be Paul iv’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Premodern Mind: Scientific and Religious Thought from the Middle Ages to the Reformation)
Booth, Ted. “Trapped by His Hermeneutic: An Apocalyptic Defense of Slavery,” in Anglican and Episcopal History, Vol. 87, No. 2, (June 2018), pp. 159-179.
well-known for his intolerance of heresy and zeal for the Inquisition. This article will argue that a complex set of forces were at work during Elizabeth’s early reign which allowed her time to pass legislation to establish the English Church as a separate entity
from Rome. It would be Paul iv’s inaction, possibly born out of a hope that Elizabeth might still be redeemed to the Catholic faith, that in the end allowed the English Church to consolidate its gains and left his Catholic subjects with no recourse but to give allegiance to their prince whether they thought her illegitimate or not.