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Church History: The Life and Impact of Scottish Reformer John Knox

REFORMATION BIBLE COLLEGE THE LIFE AND IMPACT OF SCOTTISH REFORMER JOHN KNOX CHURCH HISTORY 102 PROF. ADAMSON BY THOMAS BOOHER SANFORD, FLORIDA 23 FEBRUARY, 2012             John Knox was the preeminent Scottish reformer during the 16 th century and helped bolster Protestantism in Scotland, earning him the nickname “The Trumpet of the Scottish Reformation.” [1] [2] Little is known of his early life, but it is believed that Knox was born in Haddington, which was seventeen miles from Edinburgh. Because he was not from a rich family, Knox had few career options available to him. His choices were to become a priest if he showed enough intellectual acumen, or to revert to farming with his father. [3] Fortunately, he showed that he was a quick learner and had a penchant toward biblical studies. [4] To earn a little money he worked as a priest at a young age and also helped tutor the children of two wealthy noblemen. [5] He went on