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100 1 _aKnox, John,
_d1514?-1572
245 1 4 _aThe History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland :
_bWith Which Are Included Knox's Confession and The Book of Discipline
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-13
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReformation -- Scotland
653 _aScotland -- Church history
700 1 _aLennox, Cuthbert
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48250
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