December 3: First Covenant Subscribed (1557)
"The first godly band" A covenant can most easily be thought of as a contract between God and man. As Presbyterianism was gaining ground in Scotland, so too the understanding…
November 26: John Knox is Buried (1572)
Parking Space Number 23 You might wonder what in the world is a post about a parking space doing in This Day in Presbyterian History? Well, if this author tells…
November 24: Death of John Knox (1572)
On November 24, 1572, Scottish clergyman and reformer John Knox died in Edinburgh. God's Firebrand Finally Extinguished The nickname for John Knox, as used in our title above, was bestowed on him by…
August 17: “Six Johns”
Dangerous Times Demand Vigorous Faith The Protestant Reformation had been a long time in coming to Scotland. But finally, that reformation which had begun in Germany and Switzerland under Martin Luther…
August 11: A Homecoming Report with Challenging Questions for You
We take a largely ecumenical approach here at This Day in Presbyterian History. Though this blog is sponsored by the PCA Historical Center, we do not write exclusively about the…