Examining Myths About King James

Sep 18, 2024

Lecture Notes on King James

Introduction

  • Lecture led by Captain Josiah with Officer Abraham.
  • Focus on King James: addressing myths about his race, sexuality, and alleged practice of witchcraft.

Myth 1: King James' Race

  • Revelation 12:15: Used to illustrate lies spread about King James.
    • "Serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood," symbolizing lies.
  • Negroes Ruling Europe:
    • During the so-called Dark Ages, black rulers, including King James, ruled Europe.
    • The Negro Question Part 4: King James described as black, part of the Black Scottish Stuart Kings.
  • Historical Evidence:
    • Stuarts ruled Scotland, France, Spain, Ireland, and England for centuries.
    • Whitewashing of history started around the 14th to 17th centuries.

Myth 2: King James' Sexuality

  • 1 Corinthians 4:1: Faithfulness of stewards, implying King James' righteousness.
  • Writings & Historical Context:
    • King James fathered eight children, refuting homosexuality claims.
    • Basilikon Doron: Advised his son against being effeminate and emphasized chastity.

Myth 3: King James and Witchcraft

  • Exodus 22:18: "Thou shall not suffer a witch to live," implying condemnation of witchcraft.
  • Demonology (Book by King James):
    • Aimed to prove and punish witchcraft, not practice it.
    • King James declared himself a servant of God and denounced those practicing witchcraft as servants of the devil.

Historical and Literary References

  • Sir Anthony Weldon:
    • Spread lies about King James due to personal grievances.
    • His writings were gossipy and abusive.
  • Coins and Artifacts:
    • Coins depicted King James as a black man with woolly hair.
  • Zondervan Bible Dictionary on 'Ruddy':
    • Ruddy refers to beautiful dark skin, contrasting claims of "white and red".

Cultural Misunderstandings

  • Black Boy Inn: Name refers to Charles II, descendant of King James, known for his dark complexion.

Conclusion

  • Lecture rebutted false claims about King James regarding race, sexuality, and witchcraft.
  • Emphasized historical evidence of black rulership and King James' upstanding Christian character.

Final Thoughts

  • Encouragement to revisit history with a critical perspective, free from biased narratives.
  • Reflection on the broader implications of misrepresenting historical figures and events.
  • For further study, explore the cited historical books and biblical passages.