Explores the divergence in popular Evangelicalism between Highlands and Lowlands in late nineteenth-century ScotlandFollows an accessible chronological and biographical structureDraws on primary sources, including Gaelic poetry in translation never before published, sermon notesDraws on a recently discovered notebook of Kennedy's including the first drafts of parts of his bookAddresses current historical debate over the divergence in Scottish Evangelicalism, presenting an argument for the significance of the leadership of John KennedyAlasdair J. Macleod examines the life and ministry of John Kennedy (1819 84), minister of Dingwall Free Church of Scotland. Drawing on Kennedy's notebooks and published writings, and on source material including unpublished Gaelic poetry, this book explores how Kennedy became the effective leader of the Highland Evangelicals through his preaching, writing and public speaking. Macleod addresses current debate on the divergence in Scottish Evangelicalism and how far Kennedy may have helped to steer the trajectory of Evangelicalism in the Highlands in a conservative direction.
Alasdair J. Macleod studied History and English at Glasgow University, graduating M.A. in 2008. He pursued further study in Theology at the Free Church Seminary, and in History at Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Ph.D. in 2019. He serves as Minister of Knock & Point Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) on the Isle of Lewis. This is his first book.
Acknowledgements Note Regarding Referencing IntroductionI. Ministry Kennedy the Highland EvangelicalKennedy the PreacherKennedy the PastorConclusionII. WritingKennedy the HistorianKennedy the BiographerKennedy the MysticConclusionIII. Constitutionalism Kennedy and the AtonementKennedy and the Union ControversyKennedy and the Establishment ControversyConclusionIV. Controversy Kennedy and WorshipKennedy and Mass EvangelismKennedy and Biblical CriticismConclusionConclusion Bibliography Index
This is a superb study of the life and times of John Kennedy of Dingwall, eminent Scottish preacher, theologian and church politician. Through extensive research and balanced historical analysis, Alasdair Macleod shows Kennedy’s immense influence in shaping and preserving a distinctive Highland Presbyterian evangelical culture in nineteenth-century Scotland.
Andrew Kloes, Laura M Mair, Royal Historical Society) Kloes, Andrew (Fellow and Independent Historian, University of Aberdeen) Mair, Laura M (Mary R. S. Creese Lecturer in Modern Scottish History, Laura M. Mair
Andrew Kloes, Laura M Mair, Royal Historical Society) Kloes, Andrew (Fellow and Independent Historian, University of Aberdeen) Mair, Laura M (Mary R. S. Creese Lecturer in Modern Scottish History, Laura M. Mair
Andrew Kloes, Laura M Mair, Royal Historical Society) Kloes, Andrew (Fellow and Independent Historian, University of Aberdeen) Mair, Laura M (Mary R. S. Creese Lecturer in Modern Scottish History, Laura M. Mair