Who was John Knox?
Q: Who was John Knox?
A: John Knox (c. 1510 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish religious reformer who brought the Protestant Reformation to Scotland and helped found the Presbyterian Church.
Q: What did Knox do to help spread the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?
A: Knox joined the movement to change the Roman Catholic church in Scotland, preached until he died, spent time as a galley slave and in exile because of his beliefs, and during a trip back to Scotland his preaching helped bring together several Protestant noblemen into a group called the Lords of the Congregation.
Q: How did Mary, Queen of Scots respond when Knox rebuked her publicly?
A: When Mary asked Knox what right he had to rebuke her so directly and openly, he replied that he was bound by conscience as a watchman both over the realm (land) and Church of God, so it was his duty to blow the trumpet publicly (openly).
Q: What happened after Mary's violent life caused her Catholic helpers to lose their support?
A: After her Catholic helpers lost their support due to Mary's violent life, she gave up the throne which allowed for Knox to make progress towards establishing a Protestant church in Scotland. This eventually led to formation of Presbyterian Church.
Q: What is one book written by John Knox?
A: One book written by John Knox is History of The Reformation in Scotland which includes accounts of his five "conversations" with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Q: How many children did John Knox have?
A: John Knox had five children from two marriages.
