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Andrew Melville's Epistles

Andrew Melville’s Epistles are a collection of influential written letters from the 16th-century Scottish scholar and reformer. In these writings, Melville advocates for religious reform, the importance of education, and the authority of Scripture over church traditions. He emphasizes the need for moral integrity and the safeguarding of individual conscience within faith. His Epistles are valued for their clear arguments supporting Protestant principles during a time of significant religious upheaval, and they helped inspire efforts to reform the Scottish church and promote biblical learning across Europe.