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.