The Reformation in Scotland: John Knox and the Kirk

This episode dives into the Scottish Reformation, tracing how John Knox's fiery preaching and political maneuvering transformed Scotland from a Catholic nation to a Protestant one. We explore the pivotal events of 1559-1560: the iconoclasm that swept through Perth and Edinburgh, the showdown with Mary of Guise at Leith, and the drafting of the Scots Confession. We discuss Knox's tumultuous relationship with Mary Queen of Scots, the role of the Lords of the Congregation, and the lasting legacy of the Kirk—from the establishment of Presbyterianism to the cultural shift that redefined Scottish identity. Along the way, we touch on lesser-known figures like George Wishart, Knox's mentor burned at the stake, and the political calculations of England's Elizabeth I. This is the story of how a small, determined movement changed Scotland forever. #ScottishReformation #JohnKnox #MaryQueenOfScots #ScotsConfession #Presbyterianism #Kirk #MaryOfGuise #GeorgeWishart #LordsOfTheCongregation #PerthIconoclasm #Leith #ElizabethI #Protestantism #Catholicism #16thCentury #ScottishHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo