The Rise of the Protestants

Episode type Regular episode Season 1 Episode number 1 (New, updated) History. Part 3 - 1066: The Fall of Anglo-Saxon Britain. (Transcript added).© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan HoltWilliam of Normandy - arrives on England's south coastThis is the third episode in my four-part series exploring the story of Britain.The series was originally planned as a trilogy, but the further I travelled through Britain's past, the more there seemed to be worth telling. As a result, the story grew into four episodes, allowing us to explore some of these events in greater depth.In the previous episodes, we followed the arrival of the Romans, the rise of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the age of the Vikings, and the struggles that helped shape early Britain.Now we come to one of the most famous years in English history: 1066.This is the story of William, Duke of Normandy, and of a conquest that would reshape England's rulers, language, culture, and identity for centuries to come.The artwork for this episode depicts the coat of arms traditionally attributed to William the Conqueror and the Duchy of Normandy.Historians often trace the succession of England's major dynasties as: Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Plantagenets, Tudors, and Stuarts. The Plantagenets were the royal dynasty that followed the Normans.Although Henry II was descended from the Norman kings through his mother, Empress Matilda, he brought to England a new French-Angevin ruling house from Anjou. The Angevins, named after the French region of Anjou, ruled England, Ireland, and large parts of France during the twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. Their most famous monarchs were Henry II, Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart, and King John.The influence of the Plantagenets can still be seen today. England's Royal Arms retain the three gold lions on a red background first adopted by Richard I in 1198 and later used by King John. While later monarchs made additions and alterations, the three lions remain one of the most enduring symbols of England, linking the modern nation to its Plantagenet past.The opening music is the Sarabande from Suite No. 11, composed by George Frideric Handel between 1703 and 1706.Originally written for solo harpsichord, the piece is now more widely known through its powerful orchestral and string arrangements. Its sombre character, stately rhythm, and striking simplicity have made it a favourite in film and television.In this episode, the Sarabande is heard twice: first during the opening 57 seconds of the narrative, and later from 6 minutes 20 seconds, where it accompanies the story of the 1066 battle of hastings, for a further 2 minutes and 6 seconds.The closing music is Air pour Madame la Dauphine, a celebrated Baroque composition by Jean-Baptiste Lully, written in 1685.Lully composed the work to commemorate the Truce of Ratisbon and to honour the French royal family. The "Dauphine" of the title was Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria, wife of Louis, Grand Dauphin.This recording is © 2000 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin, produced by Marita Prohmann and Sid McLauchlan.The piece begins at 29 minutes 50 seconds and continues through the closing moments of the episode for 2 minutes and 6 seconds.© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt."All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law".Requests regarding translation, licensing, or republication should be directed to: sholt@nashcom.co.ukAlso feel free to email me your thoughts at : sholt@nashcom.co.uk

Regular episode • Season 2 • Episode 3 • Series 2 Episode 3 - The Puritan presses are closed down (Transcript added).© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt.Artwork • Scrooby Manor HouseMusic • At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners, Performed by The Aeolian Chorale.The poem "At the round earth's imagined corners", is one of English poet John Donne's(1572–1631) Holy Sonnets, where he explores the struggles and consolations of his Christian faith. The speaker in the poem tries to imagine Judgment Day and finds comfort in the idea of God's infinite mercy and forgiveness. Williametta Spencer, born on August 15, 1927, is an American composer best known for her award-winning choral work.© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt."All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law". Requests regarding translation, licensing, or republication should be directed to: sholt@nashcom.co.ukYour feedback matters, send me an email at sholt@nashcom.co.uk, with any comments, suggestions, or criticisms.I read every message.

Regular episode • Season 2 • Episode 2 • Series 2 Episode 2 - Martin Marprelate. Part 1, Backdrop (Transcript added).© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt.Artwork • The Cambridge University Library copy of:'The Protestation of Martin Marprelate’, 1589, the final instalment, in the seriesHastily created on an antiquated press hidden in a barn on a Coventry property, this last pamphlet was probably typeset by Martin’s collaborators, Job Throckmorton and John Penry. of Martin Marprelate'.Music • Daniel Bacheler: To Plead My Faith · The Consort of Musicke · Anthony RooleyMusic • Daniel Bacheler: To Plead My Faith • The Consort of Musicke • Anthony RooleyDaniel Bacheler, 1572 – 1619, was an English lutenist and composer. Daniel Bacheler served an apprenticeship with his uncle, Thomas Cardell, who was a lutenist and dancing-master in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Bacheler worked for Sir Francis Walsingham, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, as a groom of the bed chamber for Queen Anne of Denmark, and the consort of James I. At the royal court he composed some fifty lute pieces. This is his only surviving song, set to the words of Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex, 1565-160. Notes: In the late 1500’s in London, if you wanted to buy a good book, or some other publication, there was only one place to go: St. Paul’s Churchyard. Today, visitors standing at its north gate, see sloping paths and quiet gardens, but 435 years ago, this open space was packed with a dense maze of bookshops. Shops were tucked between buildings, wedged against the cathedral’s buttresses, and even wrapped around the walls. Everywhere you turned, there were books, and the people who loved them. In and around, these bustling stalls, groups of shoppers from long ago, rummaged through all manner of publications, while gossiping, and sharing the latest news. By the end of the 1580s, there was but one name, on everyone’s lips: Martin Marprelate. © 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt."All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law". Requests regarding translation, licensing, or republication should be directed to: sholt@nashcom.co.ukYour feedback matters, send me an email at sholt@nashcom.co.uk, with any comments, suggestions, or criticisms.I read every message

Regular episode • Trailer • Trailer, series 2 • What to expect (updated).© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt.Welcome, and thank you for joining me for series 2.In this podcast, we examine the emergence of Protestantism, its challenge to established traditions, its transformation of key beliefs, and its global impact.At the heart of our story are England’s Nonconformist and Separatist movements, and we’ll show why they matter in the wider Christian tradition.We examine how these movements changed Christian beliefs, shaped Western Christianity, and deepened the divide between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant groups. Our journey unfolds chronologically, beginning in early 1500s Germany, where Martin Luther is cast out of the church, and concluding a century later, along the southern shores of England.Each episode, begins and ends with a short piece of music, that is relevant to the content presentedA complete transcript, also accompanies every episode.This series does not seek to persuade or promote any particular belief.Instead, the objective is to examine the events, ideas, and conflicts that shaped a pivotal period in European religious history.Throughout the series, you’ll meet early Puritans, Nonconformists and Separatists.These individuals confronted a hostile society, endured persecution, and frequently risked their lives to uphold their beliefs.Their actions contributed, to the foundation of religious freedom and individual rights, that are widely valued today.In the first 12 episodes, we examined the contributions of figures such as Beza, Vermigli, Calvin, Tyndale, Knox, and Robert Browne, who is often referred to as the father of Congregationalism.The subsequent twelve episodes begin in 1585, a period when the Protestant movement, was encountering significant challenges in Holland.From this point, we trace the events leading to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, and examine the narrative of another significant figure, Martin, who is frequently overlooked.These events move the story from the time of Queen Elizabeth, to the troubled reign of King James I, Mary's only son.In the third series, commencing in 1607, we examine the challenges encountered by Puritan Nonconformists, as they transition from Puritanism to Separatism, and ultimately migrate to newly established English Separatist communities in Holland and Europe.Artwork • Simeon's Song of Praise by Aert de Gelder, around 1700–1710.This Dutch Baroque oil painting on canvas is now part of the Mauritshuis collection in The Hague.It shows the moment when the elderly Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as the Messiah.The painting depicts the biblical story from the Gospel of Luke, in which the prophet Simeon holds the infant Jesus in the temple and sings a song of praise.The Mauritshuis is internationally renowned for its distinguished collection of paintings by Dutch and Flemish artists from the period of Rembrandt and Vermeer.Music: The Nunc Dimittis, also known as, 'Now lettest thou depart,' was composed by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625).This piece is featured in, 'The Best of Choral and Organ Works' by the Oxford Camerata. It is also called the Song or Canticle of Simeon. This canticle comes from the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 29 - 32.© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Author, Shaughan Holt."All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law". Requests regarding translation, licensing, or republication should be directed to: sholt@nashcom.co.ukYour feedback matters, send me an email at sholt@nashcom.co.uk, with any comments, suggestions, or criticisms.I read every message.