Kyle, Richard G.

God's watchman : John Knox's faith and vocation / Richard Kyle. - xi, 286 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-279) and index.

Part 1. Historical and theological foundations. The reformer in his context -- The word of God and its interpretation -- God and his work in the world -- The path to salvation -- The church and its many faces -- The sacraments and the crusade against idolatry -- Part 2. Vocational considerations. Thunder from the pulpit -- Son of the prophets -- The care of souls -- Part 3. Political considerations. The road to resistance -- Shocking politics and idolatrous rulers -- Church-state patterns -- A few afterthoughts.

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Knox, John, approximately 1514-1572.


Reformation--Scotland.
Theologians--Scotland--Biography.
Presbyterians--Scotland--Biography.

BX 9223 / .K94 2014