Elizabeth I and the Old Testament: Biblical Analogies and Providential Rule

While Elizabeth’s parallels with various biblical figures–including Deborah, Esther, Judith, David, Solomon, and Daniel–have all received varying levels of attention in the scholarship, this is the first book to analyze how biblical analogy functioned as a religio-political tool for Elizabeth across her reign. Elizabeth I and the Old Testament argues that biblical analogies were a vital component of Elizabethan royal iconography, and that their widespread use demonstrates their potency as a tool for legitimizing and sustaining her power.