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What did Herbert renew interest in after King James' death?

  • Ordination

  • Politics

  • Travel

  • Teaching

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Ordination became a renewed focus for Herbert after the death of King James. Herbert had previously been ordained as a deacon in the Church of England, but had not pursued further ordination due to his secular ambitions. However, with the death of his patron, Herbert turned his attention back to the church and was ordained as a priest in 1630.
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