“Let a thing here be noted, that the prophet of God sometimes may teach treason against kings, and yet neither he nor such as obey the word, spoken in the Lord's name by him, offend God.”
Quote by John Knox
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Writings of the Rev. John Knox: Minister of God's Word in Scotland
The book features a compilation of John Knox's theological works, sermons, and letters, providing insight into his theological beliefs and his advocacy for the Reformation in Scotland. It includes his influential treatises on church governance and his correspondence with other religious figures of the time. more
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