Project Gutenberg 2004-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 451 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew John Knox and the Reformation Transcribed from the 1905 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price "John Knox and the Reformation" by Andrew Lang is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and impact of John Knox, a key figure in the Scottish Reformation, aiming to examine his legacy beyond the traditional narratives shaped by later historians and his own writings. It delves into the complexities of his character, critiques his historical self-portrayal, and assesses his role in the tumultuous religious transformations of Scotland. The opening of the book begins with a preface that establishes Lang’s intent to scrutinize the longstanding traditions surrounding Knox’s representation in historical narratives. It underscores the contrasting sentiments towards Knox, highlighting his perceived brutality and the divergent views on his legacy, from reverence to disdain. Lang emphasizes a critical analysis of Knox's historical accounts, arguing that he displayed a blend of authenticity, zeal, and contentious political maneuvering. Additionally, the text provides an overview of Knox's early life, suggesting that he emerged from humble beginnings, yet developed into a formidable advocate for Protestant reform, as evidenced by his uncompromising belief and fervent opposition to Catholic practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Knox, John, approximately 1514-1572 Reformation -- Scotland BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 591071 2025-08-06T08:02:26.695954 text/html 592603 2020-12-18T15:42:33 text/html 1294524 2025-08-06T08:02:36.422920 application/epub+zip 1300357 2025-08-06T08:02:30.017955 application/epub+zip 288473 2025-08-06T08:02:28.619966 application/epub+zip 1895117 2025-08-06T08:02:41.427893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1838771 2025-08-06T08:02:35.411894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487658 2022-09-07T14:08:54.088197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507438 2025-08-06T08:02:25.678025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 507212 2020-12-18T15:42:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18787 2025-08-06T08:02:41.565861 application/rdf+xml 17220 2025-08-06T08:02:29.162933 image/jpeg 4451 2025-08-06T08:02:28.896922 image/jpeg 1158184 2020-12-18T15:42:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 196243 2020-12-18T15:42:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 1285825 2025-08-06T08:02:26.766966 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia