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John Knox
d. 1572
A fierce voice of the Scottish Reformation, this 16th-century preacher and writer helped reshape religion and public life in Scotland. His sermons, arguments, and histories still make him one of the country's most debated religious figures.
5 Audiobooks
The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6)
by John Knox
The Works of John Knox, Volume 1 (of 6)
by John Knox
The Pulpit Of The Reformation, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
by John Welch, John Knox, Hugh Latimer
About the author
Born around 1514 near Haddington in East Lothian, John Knox became the leading figure of the Scottish Reformation. He began as a Catholic priest, but his views changed as Protestant ideas spread through Europe, and his later work helped establish the Reformed Church in Scotland.
His life was anything but quiet. He spent time in exile, lived in Geneva, and was strongly influenced by John Calvin. Knox returned to Scotland in 1559 and became a powerful preacher, known for his blunt style, strong convictions, and clashes with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Knox was also a major writer. He is especially remembered for The History of the Reformation in Scotland and for helping shape the church order and worship of the Church of Scotland. He died in Edinburgh on November 24, 1572, but his influence on Scottish religion and politics lasted long after his lifetime.