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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 Scottish reformer that helped found the Presbyterian faith. Background. 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 • Scottish reformer that helped found the Presbyterian faith

  3. Background • 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 arrived there in 1546 • In July 1547, St. Andrew’s was surrounded by Pro-Catholic French forces

  5.  St. Andrew’s Castle

  6. St. Andrews Cathedral

  7. Knox in Slavery • 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. Knox in Exile • 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

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

  10. John Calvin

  11. 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

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

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

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

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