Letter XXXI. To His Sisters in Edinburgh.
James Dodson
1556-John Knox.-A letter written to several women touching on the issue of women's appareling and then moves on to discuss the issue of dedicating to idols.
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The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstruous Regiment of Women.
James Dodson
1558-John Knox.-This is one of the best and most forward strikes against the right of women to exercise political office written by a notable Reformer. This is not for the weak minded and should make many who think of themselves as Reformed ask themselves so fundamental questions. Knox was no proponent of a sad passive obedience and, as witnessed in this writing, he thought women should wear veils but not crowns.
Read MoreThe Appellation,
James Dodson
1558-John Knox.-In this letter, Knox speaks to the lesser magistrates and encourages them to be very forward in the cause of the Reformation. The so-called doctrine of lesser magistrates teaches that they have a right to interpose themselves when high magistrates exceed the bounds of legitimate exercise of authority.
Read MoreA Letter Addressed to the Commonalty of Scotland. M.D.LVIII.
James Dodson
1558-John Knox.-A letter to the commons which explains their duty toward the furtherance of true religion and their rights to resist unlawful and tyrannous impositions.
Read MoreThe Execution of Servetus
James Dodson
1560-John Knox.-Mr. Knox takes up the case of the burning of Servetus; he declares the various wicked opinions of the man and defends the right and duty of the magistrate to execute such obstinate heretics.
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