John Knox and the Reformation - Andrew Lang - Bog

""John Knox and the Reformation"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Andrew Lang. The book is a detailed account of the life of John Knox, a Scottish clergyman and a leader of the Protestant Reformation movement in Scotland. The author provides an insightful portrayal of Knox's life, beginning with his early years and his conversion to Protestantism, and then moving on to his involvement in the Reformation movement. Lang also discusses Knox's role in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, his political activities, and his influence on the Scottish society. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of one of the most important figures in Scottish history and the Protestant Reformation. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Scotland and the Reformation movement.1905. In this brief life of Knox, Mr. Lang tried, as much as he could, to get behind tradition, which has so deeply affected even modern histories of the Scottish Reformation, and even recent biographies of the Reformer. Opinion about Knox and the religious revolution in which he took so great a part, has passed through several variations in the last century. Several passages from Knox's works are cited. Illustrated. Partial Contents: Ancestry, birth, education, environment; St. Andrews Castle; Knox in England; Exile; Puritan Troubles at Frankfort; Knox in Scotland; Writings from Abroad; Knox on the Anabaptists; Scottish Revolution; Intrigues; Knox in the War of the Congregation; Knox and Queen Mary; Last Years of Knox.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.