The First Blast of the Trumpet against the monstrous regiment of Women
Controversial Views on Female Rulers in the Protestant Reformation EraBy John Knox
Length2h 53m
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In 'The First Blast of the Trumpet against the monstrous regiment of Women,' John Knox presents a provocative polemic that challenges the legitimacy of female sovereignty in the 16th century. Utilizing a spirited and often confrontational literary style, Knox draws from Scriptural authority and theological discourse to argue that women should not hold positions of power over men. This work emerges from the turbulent religious and political context of the Reformation, wherein traditional gender roles were increasingly contested, and it reflects the contentious atmosphere surrounding the governance of Elizabethan England, particularly in light of the ascendance of female rulers like Mary I and Elizabeth I. Knox's rhetoric, infused with Biblical references and societal critique, serves as both a reflection of his time and a call to arms against perceived moral decay. John Knox, a prominent Scottish Reformer and theologian, emerges as a formidable voice in Protestant discourse, firmly advocating for Reformed doctrines while vehemently opposing the Catholic establishment. His staunch adherence to patriarchal norms, coupled with personal experiences of tumultuous political climates and interactions with powerful women in his life, informs his argument. As a key figure in the Reformation, Knox's views were shaped not only by theological considerations but also by a keen awareness of contemporary societal dynamics. Highly recommended for scholars of Reformation history and gender studies, this text invites readers to engage critically with early feminist critiques and the evolution of gendered power structures. Knox's work remains a crucial, if controversial, commentary on the role of women in society, offering insights into both the theological underpinnings of his beliefs and the broader implications of his rhetoric in challenging the status quo.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length2 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateJan 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
20B. With other Works.
2The First Blast of the Trumpet &c.
21Early Replies to the First Blast etc.
3THE PREFACE.
22INTRODUCTION.
4ANSWERS TO THE OBJECTIONS
23II.
5The First Blast to awake Women degenerate.
24III.
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6THE DECLAMATION.
25IV.
7ANSWERS TO OBJECTIONS.
26EXTRACTS FROM MR. DAVID LAING'S PREFACE.
8THE ADMONITION.
27THE FIRST BLAST OF THE TRUMPET AGAINST THE MONSTRVOVS REGIMENT OF WOMEN.
9JOHN KNOX to the Reader
28Veritas temporis filia,: M. D. LVIII.
10APPENDIX.
29THE KINGDOME APPERTEINETH TO OVR GOD.
111559.
30THE FIRST BLAST TO AWAKE WOMEN DEGENERATE.
121561.
31IOHN KNOXE TO THE READER.: MATTH. VI.
13BIBLIOGRAPHY.
32APPENDIX.
14The First Blast of the Trumpet etc.
33JOHN KNOX's apologetical Defence of his First Blast &c. to Queen ELIZABETH.
15ISSUES IN THE AUTHOR'S LIFETIME.
3412 JULY 1559. JOHN KNOX to Sir WILLIAM CECIL.
16A. As a separate publication.
3520 JULY 1559. JOHN KNOX'S Declaration to QUEEN ELIZABETH.
17B. With other Works.
3620 MARCH 1561. THOMAS RANDOLPH to Sir WILLIAM CECIL. [From Berwick on Tweed.]
18ISSUES SINCE HIS DEATH.
375 AUG. 1561. JOHN KNOX's second Defence to Queen ELIZABETH.
19A. As a separate publication.
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