The unforgivable offence in him is, that he wished to set-up Priests over the head of Kings.Today's installment concludes John Knox and Scotland's
Primary Characteristic of Hero
Knox's conduct to Queen Mary, the harsh visits he used to make in her own palace, to reprove her there, have been much commented upon.Continuing
John Knox and Scotland’s Reformation
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Scotland's Prophet.IntroductionKnox was imprisoned by the French
Mary Queen of Scots Arrives
Even before her return Mary had clearly indicated the policy she intended to follow.Today's installment concludes Scotland's Presbyterian
The Book of Discipline Adopted
It is instructive to compare the history of Scotland's struggle with the experiences of other countries where the same religious conflicts had
The Treaty of Edinburgh
On June 16th. commissioners arrived from England and France with powers to effect an arrangement between the contending parties.Continuing
Scot Protestants Ally With England
Knox, of whom it was said that he "put more life" into those who heard him "than five hundred trumpets . . . .Continuing Scotland's Presbyterian
Protestants Try to Depose Queen Regent
On July 10th. Henry II had been accidentally killed in a tournament; and Mary Stuart, the niece of the Guises, was now Queen of France.Continuing
Protestant’s Apparent Triumph
In point of fact, it was borne in on both parties that the struggle had but begun, and that the sword only could end it.Continuing Scotland's