Patrick Hamilton 1504-1528

The First Preacher and Martyr of the Scottish Reformation 

By Joe Carvalho

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"This book opens our eyes to a formative moment in the history of the Scottish people and of our nation. In so doing it also holds up a mirror to the way we are now and so arrives at its penetrating conclusion that we stand in need of a new reformation. Perhaps we are on the cusp of one already, for so many of the signs which heralded the original reformation may be observed in Scotland today.  How shall we be faithful and fruitful in our generation? This book is to be welcomed for framing the critical question for Christians  at every time and in every place - and applying it to ours." 

 Rev Rory MacLeod, minister of The Parish Church of The Holy Trinity, St Andrews - Scotland. 

 

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"Hello Joe. I bought a copy and I have just finished reading it.  I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated it.  I found it truly inspirational.  You must have done a lot of research and worked very hard to produce such a wonderful book.  I was struck by the number of similarities between Patrick Hamilton's last days on earth and the Lord himself-freedom to go about preaching, secret arrest under cover of darkness to avoid a riot, stopping his friends from getting out their swords, commending his mother to the care of his friends etc.

 I am ashamed to say that until I read your book I had little or no knowledge of this man that devoted his life to my country.  We should certainly be thankful to him and strive to keep the faith pure and true in Scotland.  I wish your book all success and I think Scotland has acquired a worthwhile new asset in you and your family.”  Kathleen Hogg - Scotland

 

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"This book represents a fruits of eight years of meticulous and detailed research by Brazilian-born author, who is minister at Cargill-Burrelton and Collace parish churches in Perthshire. Written to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation in 2010, the author offers a contemporary perspective on the life and faith of Hamilton, burnt at the stake in St Andrews at the age of only 24 in 1528, arguing that without his martyrdom, Scotland would not have experienced the power which ultimately let to the events of 1560.

The book, the first to examine the life and faith of Hamilton for a century, offers a fascinating portrait of one of unsung and inspirational heroes of the Reformation, whose sacrifice is often forgotten when this chapter of Scotland's Christian history is analysed.

The author has worked hard to create both a factual account of Hamilton's life and preaching and brings to life the political influences of the period which made his subject's work so dangerous. Drawing from ancient historic documents, Carvalho has pieced together a fascinating book which offers the only 21st century account of Hamilton's contribution to Scotland's religious history."

 Life & Work - Church of Scotland Magazine

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“This is a superb book.  Well researched and equally well written. It challenges the church in our generation to be as faithful and committed to Christ and his Gospel as Patrick Hamilton was in the 16th century. Joe Carvalho has done us all a great favour."

Charlie Webster (Session Clerk at St James Church, Broughty Ferry)

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“Today as Christianity continues to be assailed by the beliefs and practices of a secular world this book, while providing a fresh insight into the life and martyrdom of Patrick Hamilton, also offers fresh hope for Christians to remain steadfast in their faith. A timely read for all believers.”

Dr. Gregor Hutcheson, former school teacher and university lecturer in geography – Collace / Perthshire.

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“…The book is a pleasant and detailed account of Patrick Hamilton from a historical perspective. Theologically it is soundly evangelical. Chapter 8 & 9 are written in a way that makes the readers sit up and think seriously about what the implications were concerning the Reformation in Scotland due to the Martyrdom of Patrick Hamilton.  The book fills a gap as there is currently little on the first Scottish martyr and surely in this generation when few Christians know the real meaning of sacrifice in the public square it is needed.”

Jeffrey McDonald - The English Churchman 

 

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“A young Scotch abbot who loved to read the Bible, was forced to flee to Germany where he met Martin Luther himself and studied for half a year. Then God convinced him to return to his home country. There he married and preached boldly: saved by grace! Quickly he was burnt at the stake before others could save him. As Calvin, he had only one son, but spiritual descendants by the thousands. A challenging book, also for young people to be a blessing for others in spite of opposition.”

Rev. Dr. Frans Leonard Schalkwijk, Church History former lecturer at Presbyterian Seminary of Recife, Brazil; Evangelical Training Centre of Missions, Viçosa, Brazil)ç Andrew Jumper Post Graduate Centre (Mackenzie Institute) São Paulo, Brazil; Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS;  Reformed Theological Seminary in Riga, Latvia; Disciple Training Centre, Singapore. Currently lecturing at the International Faculty of Reformed Theology in São Paulo, Brazil.

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