Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2

Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2 - Containing Illustrations of the History of the Reformation in Scotland

This book was written in a period when many words had not become standardized in their spelling. Words may have multiple spelling variations or inconsistent hyphenation in the text. These have been left unchanged unless indicated with a Transcribers Note. Transcribers Notes are used when making corrections to the text or to provide additional information for the modern reader. These notes are not identified in the text, but have been accumulated in a table at the end of the book. Knox resumes his situation in Edinburghurges the settlement of ecclesiastical polityaversion to this on the part of the noblesKnox is employed in compiling the Book of Disciplinethis is approved by General Assembly and subscribed by greater part of Privy Councilsketch of the form and order of the reformed church of Scotlandattention to educationavarice of the nobilityinfluence of the Reformation on literatureintroduction of Hebrew into ScotlandJohn Rowreturn of Buchananremarks on MrHumes representation of the rudeness of Scotlandliterary hours in a Scottish ministers familycultivation of the vernacular languageDavid FergusonFirst General AssemblyKnox loses his wifecorresponds with Calvinhis anxiety for the safety of the reformed churchQueen Mary arrives in Scotlandher educationher fixed determination to restore poperyalarm excited by her setting up of massbehaviour of Knox on this occasionremarks on thissanguinary spirit and proceedings of Roman Catholicshostile intentions of the Queen against Knoxfirst interview between themKnoxs opinion of her characterhis austerity and vehemence usefulhe vindicates the right of holding ecclesiastical assembliesinveighs against the inadequate provision made for the ministers of the churchhis own stipendattention of towncouncil to his support and accommodationhe installs two superintendentsis employed in reconciling the nobilitythe Queen is offended at one of his sermonssecond interview between themhis great labours in Edinburghhe obtains a colleagueincidents in the life of John Craigthe Prior of StAndrews created Earl of Murray, and made prime ministerinsurrection under Huntlyconduct of Knox on that occasionQuintin Kennedydispute between him and KnoxNinian Wingateexcommunication of Paul Methvenreflections on the severity of the protestant disciplinethird interview between Knox and the Queenartifice of Maryshe prevails on the parliament not to ratify the protestant religionindignation of Knox at thisbreach between him and Earl of Murrayhis sermon at the dissolution of parliamentfourth interview between him and the Queenapology for the sternness of his behaviourslander against his characterhe is accused of high treasonthe courtiers endeavour to intimidate him into a submissionhis trial and defenceindignation of the Queen at his acquittal. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 52940
Author: M'Crie, Thomas
Release Date: Aug 30, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English