Issue 46 John Knox: The Thundering Scot

Little-known and remarkable facts about John Knox’s life and times.

Knox could be arrogant, proud, stubborn, and cantankerous.

John Knox provoked rulers, incited riots, and inspired a reformation in Scotland.

The Scottish Reformation began with the assassination of the highest church official in the land – Cardinal David Beaton, archbishop of St. Andrews. It was an act of revenge for Beaton’s execution of George Wishart. Here is one historian’s crisp description.

Because of his beliefs, Knox suffered this punishment for 19 months. What was it like?

The fiery reformer was keenly aware of his own shortcomings.

Knox believed Christians should rebel against “idolatrous” governments. Why?

A chronology of events related to John Knox and the Scottish Reformation.

The Scots Confession is not for the faint of heart.

Key cities for Knox and the Scottish Reformation.

How church discipline was handled in Reformed Scotland.

How the reformers radically changed Christian worship in Scotland.

Protestant services were lean and (to some) mean.

The Scottish Reformation needed both—here are five who helped it succeed.

Did Knox despise or admire the fairer sex? It depends.

Knox writes to Elizabeth Bowes.

Should the foolish, mad, and frenetic govern the discreet?

Scotland’s great Reformation preacher comforts a troubled congregation.

Why many are tempted to disown Knox, and why we shouldn’t.

More resources about John Knox and the Scottish Reformation.

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