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John Knox: The Scottish Reformer

John Knox: The Scottish Reformer. Background. John Knox born between 1505-1515 Passed away in 1572 after suffering from a stroke John Knox was a Scottish reformer that helped found the Presbyterian faith. Knox was a Catholic minister as late as 1543

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John Knox: The Scottish Reformer

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  1. John Knox: The Scottish Reformer

  2. Background • John Knox born between 1505-1515 • Passed away in 1572 after suffering from a stroke • John Knox was a Scottish reformer that helped found the Presbyterian faith

  3. Knox was a Catholic minister as late as 1543 • In 1545, Knox started to profess the Protestant faith

  4. Early Career • St. Andrew’s Castle was a place where Scottish Protestants flocked to • Knox went here in 1546 • In July 1547, St. Andrew’s was surrounded by Pro-Catholic French forces

  5.  St. Andrew’s Castle

  6. St. Andrew’s Cathedral

  7. After Knox was captured, he was forced to row in the French galleys • A Galley is any ship propelled by man-power • Knox was worked as a slave here for 18-months

  8. Galley

  9. John Knox spent the next ten years of his life in exile • From 1549-1554 he lived in England • Knox was forced out of England in 1555 by “Bloody” Mary Tudor • Also spent time in Geneva with John Calvin

  10. Mary I, or Mary Tudor (during her 5-year reign 283 Protestants were burnt at the stake)

  11. John Calvin

  12. Return to Scotland • Knox arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland May 2nd 1559 • Knox led a successful Protestant Revolution in 1560 with English help • The jurisdiction of Roman Catholicism was abolished in Scotland

  13. John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots This can be found in Long Beach, CA 

  14. In 1560, “The First Book of Discipline” is published by Knox • All assets should pass from the Catholic Church to the new Scottish Church

  15. Presbyterian Practice • Had some traces of predestination • Simple service centered around sermon • Congregation and pastors vote on elders • They run and teach the churches

  16. Create a Timeline (20 points) • You will be making a timeline that meets the following guidelines • Has 10 events regarding the Reformation (Inquisition, John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Knox, Henry VIII) • 4 pictures regarding the Reformation • Has color and a title

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