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John Knox

Scottish Protestant reformer and founder of Presbyterianism.

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Also known as John Knox, Knox

First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism

John Knox shows up with force in I: The Medieval Background. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as one of the reformers who agreed that social morality is the province of the Church.
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In I: The Medieval Background: Mentioned as one of the reformers who agreed that social morality is the province of the Church.

Later, in IV: The Puritan Movement: Produced a Scottish edition of the godly discipline.

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JCJesus ChristJCJohn CalvinTPThe PuritanMLMartin LutherHLHugh LatimerJKJohn Knox

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  • Capitalism and Reformation Figures
  • Puritan Religious Leaders
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