Portraits of John Knox

A medallion shaped portrait of Knox.

Description of the illustration: John Knox (c. 1513 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the Reformation and is considered the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. He is believed to have been educated at the University of St Andrews and worked as a notary-priest. Influenced by early church reformers such as George Wishart, he joined the movement to reform the Scottish church. He was caught up in the ecclesiastical and political events that involved the murder of Cardinal Beaton in 1546 and the intervention of the regent of Scotland Mary of Guise. He was taken prisoner by French forces the following year and exiled to England on his release in 1549. Read more...

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A greyscale portrait of Knox.

A sepia print of Knox.

John Knox from an antique book.

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John Calvin

navy and pale blue monochromatic bust of Calvin

black and tan monochromatic bust of Calvin

Description of Illustration: this illustration comes in two color versions: black and tan, navy and pale blue, bust of John Calvin at 53 years of age, the original engraving by René Boyvin

John Calvin born 10th of July 1509 – 27 May 1564, was an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects of which include the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. In these areas Calvin was influenced by the Augustinian tradition. Various Congregational, Reformed and Presbyterian churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world. Read more . . .

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