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George Wishart's Unifying Role
- George Wishart united scattered Protestant groups into a common movement in Scotland.
- His preaching emphasized trusting God over earthly powers amid political turmoil.
Knox's Narrow Escape
- Knox missed arrest with Wishart by a few hours and felt survivor's guilt.
- Bothwell promised safety to Wishart, but ultimately betrayed him and led to his capture.
Wishart's Martyrdom Impact
- Wishart faced a rigged trial, boldly confronting a corrupt church.
- He chose martyrdom to solidify the Scottish Reformation legacy rather than recant.