Title: Knox before Geneva: The Theology, Liturgy, and Practice of John Knox the English Churchman, 1549-1553
Department: History
Description: This project will explore one of the most dynamic figures to emerge from the Protestant Reformation, the Scottish firebrand and Reformer John Knox. Specifically, this project will focus on the time that Knox spent as a preacher in the Church of England during the reign of Edward VI, from 1549 to 1553, a generally under-appreciated time in the life of the man who would rise to historical prominence by leading the Reformation in Scotland beginning in 1559. This project will examine the liturgical and ceremonial changes that Knox undertook during his time in England, culminating in his role in the 1552 Prayer Book controversy, with an eye to how these developments early in Knox's reforming career were met by his peers in the Church of England and the laity, as well as their enduring legacy for both the Church of England as well as the Reformed Churches in Scotland and around the world.
Hometown: Suffolk, Virginia
Advisor: Nicholas Popper
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