
WORKS OF JOHN KNOX.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE PREFACE.
THE PREFACE - TO THE BUKE OF DISCIPLINE.
THE FIFTH BOOK OF THE REFORMATION OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE TO BOOK FIFTH.
APPENDIX. - No. 1.
No. II. - ON SPOTTISWOOD'S EDITION OF THE FIRST BOOK OF DISCIPLINE.
No. III. - FUNERALS OF MARY OF GUISE, QUEEN REGENT OF SCOTLAND.
No. IV. - NOTICES OF JOHN BLACK, A DOMINICAN FRIAR.
Set amid the turbulence of 16th‑century Scotland, this seminal work chronicles the struggle to re‑establish true worship in a land besieged by foreign armies and internal treachery. Through vivid, first‑hand accounts of sieges, betrayals, and daring rescues, the author paints a picture of a nation caught between the ambitions of French forces, English intrigues, and a fervent desire for religious renewal. The narrative rolls out like a living manuscript, where each battle and council meeting feels immediate and palpable.
Listeners will hear the clash of swords and the clang of church bells as noble families grapple with loyalty and conscience, while the reformer’s voice rings out as both witness and moral compass. The text interweaves diplomatic letters, royal decrees, and personal reflections, creating a layered portrait of a people forging a new identity under divine providence. This audio rendition brings the raw urgency of the era to life, inviting you to walk the streets of Edinburgh and the hills of the Borders alongside the reformers themselves.
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1076K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jordan, Julia Neufeld, The Internet Archive (TIA) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-09-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1572
A fiery leader of the Scottish Reformation, he helped reshape the religious life of Scotland and became one of the best-known Protestant voices of the 16th century. His preaching, writing, and fierce convictions made him a central figure in the struggle over faith and power in his age.
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