02486cam a22003253u 4500 48250 UtSlPG 20260610134117.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Knox, John, 1514?-1572 The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland : With Which Are Included Knox's Confession and The Book of Discipline Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-13 Produced by deaurider, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland" by John Knox is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. This work chronicles the pivotal events of the Reformation in Scotland, shedding light on the struggles against the Catholic Church’s authority and the emergence of Protestantism. The narrative is rooted in Knox's firsthand experiences, conveying the fervent quest for religious freedom faced by the early Reformers. At the start of the text, Knox begins detailing the early persecutions faced by Protestant reformists, introducing the martyr Patrick Hamilton, who was executed for his beliefs. The opening chapters recount the rise of dissenting voices against oppressive clerical structures, highlighting figures like Friar William Arth and Friar Alexander Seton, who courageously spoke out against the abuses of power by bishops and clergy. In doing so, Knox sets the stage for a larger narrative about the undercurrents of change in Scottish society, the impact of civil war on religious discourse, and the resolute spirit of those determined to uphold their faith amid persecution. The text is both a historical record and a passionate manifesto advocating for the divine right to pursue religious truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Reformation -- Scotland Scotland -- Church history Lennox, Cuthbert https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48250 89089 89089