Christian History

Issue 46

John Knox & the Scottish Reformation

Originally published in 1995

Christian History magazine was published by Christianity Today from 1982 to 2008.

Articles in this Issue

Murder comes to the Archbishop

The Scottish Reformation began with the assassination of the highest church official in the land – Cardinal David Beaton, archbishop of St. Andrews. It was an act of revenge for Beaton’s execution of George Wishart. Here is one historian’s crisp descripti

Life as a Galley Slave

Because of his beliefs, Knox suffered this punishment for 19 months. What was it like?

John Knox: Did You Know?

Little-known and remarkable facts about John Knox’s life and times.

Preacher of Revolution

John Knox provoked rulers, incited riots, and inspired a reformation in Scotland.

The Prophet Pleads Guilty

The fiery reformer was keenly aware of his own shortcomings.

Knox’s Shocking Politics

Knox believed Christians should rebel against “idolatrous” governments. Why?

Demanding Faith

The Scots Confession is not for the faint of heart.

The First Scandal

How church discipline was handled in Reformed Scotland.

Worship Before and After

How the reformers radically changed Christian worship in Scotland.

Sunday in Reformed Scotland

Protestant services were lean and (to some) mean.

John Knox and the Scottish Reformation: A Gallery of Martyrs and Architects

The Scottish Reformation needed both—here are five who helped it succeed.

Knox’s Curious Attitude Toward Women

Did Knox despise or admire the fairer sex? It depends.

Life Shall Devour Death

Scotland’s great Reformation preacher comforts a troubled congregation.

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