Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2 by Thomas M'Crie
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"Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2" by Thomas M'Crie is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book examines the life and contributions of John Knox, a key figure in the Scottish Reformation, highlighting the establishment of the Protestant church in Scotland and its impact on the nation's political and religious landscape. The opening of this volume delves into the period following the establishment of
the Protestant church in Scotland around 1560, as Knox resumes his role as a minister in Edinburgh. It presents the immediate challenges faced by Knox and his contemporaries as they work to formalize ecclesiastical governance and establish religious order amid resistance from nobility and the ongoing influence of Catholicism, particularly with the arrival of Queen Mary. Knox's efforts to advocate for church discipline and education signal the broader cultural shifts accompanying the Reformation, showcasing the interplay between religious practice and political authority in Scotland during this turbulent era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | M'Crie, Thomas, 1772-1835 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2 Containing Illustrations of the History of the Reformation in Scotland |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Knox, John, approximately 1514-1572 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52940 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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