John Knox Biography Your Kids Will Love

John Knox was a central figure in the Protestant Reformation. Check out this outstanding John Knox biography by Simonetta Carr for children aged 7-12.

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John Knox (c.1514-1572) was an unlikely choice for the leader of the Reformation in Scotland.

He was a tutor and a bodyguard, a young man newly awakened to the truth of Scripture, yet he wasn’t a preacher. In fact, when Knox was pressed upon to preach by the newly Reformed around him, he wept in dismay. Yet God looks at the heart, not at our circumstances.

John Knox proved to be a central and important figure in history. His effort to teach the truth of Scripture — that we are saved by grace through faith — had a profound effect on the Church in Scotland as well as on the history of Scotland, England, and France. Knox’ writings and travels allowed him to interact with people such as Mary Stuart, “Bloody Mary” of England, Queen Elizabeth I, and John Calvin.

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John Knox by Simonetta Carr

Simonetta Carr has written another outstanding book for her Christian Biographies for Young Readers series. John Knox (Reformation Heritage Books, 2014) is the seventh in a line of spectacularly beautiful and well-written biographies for children ages 7-12.

There are photographs of historical structures and documents, paintings of events and figures, and wonderful artwork by Matt Abraxas. The pages are thick and parchment-colored. The Christian Biographies for Young Readers series are heirloom-quality books.

In addition to seven short chapters on the life of John Knox, the book includes a timeline, interesting fact, and the Scots Confession of faith.

Simonetta Carr’s writing style is warmly conversational. She explains the issues which faced Knox, yet handles sensitive subjects respectfully. Some issues, such as the marriages and adultery of Mary Stuart, are important to the story of Knox’ life, but could be thorny to address with someone else’s children. Yet, Carr does a good job of telling the story and allowing kids to see the consequences of sin without being preachy or inappropriate.

John Knox by Simonetta Carr is worth adding to your family’s reading — and to your family library. It’s a well-written, well-produced book that serves multiple ages, and it’s pretty enough to lie on your coffee table when your friends are visiting.

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John Knox (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

John Knox would coordinate well with studies involving:

The Protestant Reformation
Scotland
England
The Reigns of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots; King Henry VIII and his offspring: King Edward, Mary Tudor, Queen Elizabeth I, King James I of England
The King James Version of the Bible
John Calvin

Christian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids

“As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” – Psalm 16:3, ESV

Christian History Matters for Our Kids.

History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible.

Here’s why:

God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It’s important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings.
Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.
Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God’s Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.
Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others–and on history.