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John Knox
d. 1572
A driving force behind the Scottish Reformation, this fiery preacher and writer helped reshape Scotland's religious life and left a lasting mark on Presbyterian tradition. His life was full of conflict, exile, and bold public debate, making him one of the most vivid religious figures of the 1500s.
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 a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who emerged as the leading voice of the Reformation in Scotland. Much about his early life is uncertain, but he is closely linked with the reform movement inspired by George Wishart and by the wider Protestant changes spreading across Europe.
Knox spent parts of his life in turmoil, including periods of exile, and his experiences abroad connected him with the Reformed tradition associated with John Calvin. Back in Scotland, he became a central architect of the new Protestant church, helping shape its worship, teaching, and government. He is especially remembered for the strong influence he had on the development of the Church of Scotland and on Presbyterian ideas of church leadership.
He also wrote extensively, including a history of the Scottish Reformation, and remains a deeply influential and controversial figure. Admirers saw him as courageous and uncompromising; critics saw him as severe and combative. He died in Edinburgh on November 24, 1572, but his voice continued to echo through Scottish religious and political life long after his death.