The First Blast of the Trumpet against the monstrous regiment of Women

"The First Blast of the Trumpet against the monstrous regiment of Women" by John Knox is a strong, opinionated essay from the 1500s that argues fiercely against women being rulers, claiming it goes against both nature and God's will. Knox uses religious ideas and logic to try to prove that men should always be in charge, especially because women leaders, in his view, cause problems for Protestant people dealing with Catholic leaders. He worries that others aren't speaking out, and he believes women in power bring suffering and anger God. By making strong claims and using the Bible and historical stories, Knox hopes to convince people that it's wrong for women to have political power.