Ryan Watson

King James I of England (and James VI of Scotland) oversaw a series of religious changes throughout his reigns over both Scotland and England.

Emerging from the shadows during the Protestant Reformation, the untrained preacher John Bunyan went on to become a widely popular religious author.

15th century Czech priest Jan Hus was a leading opponent to the theology of the Roman Catholic Church.

Prior to the Protestant Reformation, only a few Biblical translations were made in vernacular and common languages, including those in our list, which are now rare and treasured relics.

During the 16th century King James I and his son Charles I attempted to take over the church of Scotland, causing widespread political strife.

Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Christian bishop during the 3rd and 4th century whose legendary exploits gave rise to the popular Christmas character of Santa Claus.

The image of conservatively-dressed, musket-armed men arriving off the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock, Virginia in 1620, is imbedded in the American consciousness. But who were these Pilgrims, really?

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Christians will be looking towards Biblical scripture to find messages of hope, gratitude and thankfulness.