Reformation, Dissent and Diversity

The Story of Scotland's Churches, 1560 - 1960

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

AvAndrew T. N. Muirhead,Andrew T N Muirhead

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This book examines and describes for the general reader the life and characteristics of the churches which flourished in Scotland between the Reformation and the mid-20th century. It will help both amateur and professional historians to understand the different denominations, and provides background to, and context for, their own research. Church influence on society has been particularly strong in Scotland and church records are a major source of pre-1844 information, but no recent book deals adequately with the church background. Here, the author explores how churches developed in, and interacted with, society. An overview of the churches of Scotland from the Reformation to 1960 is followed by a brief examination of each denomination including doctrinal issues, worship, organization, social and demographic factors, and mapping to show the geographical strengths of particular groups.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-02-26
Mått156 x 234 x 43 mm
Vikt571 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9780567661456

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Contents AcknowledgementsIntroduction Chapter 1 Overview: 1560-1688: Reformation to Revolution Chapter 2 Dissenting voices backing Bishops: Roman Catholics and Episcopalians Chapter 3 Overview: 1688-1843: After the Revolution Chapter 4 Dissenting voices The Covenanting and Secession traditions Chapter 5 Governing lives: The churches' impact on personal life. Chapter 6 Non-Presbyterian Dissent: the major lines. Chapter 7 Overview: 1843-1900: Disruption to Diversity Chapter 8 Dissenting voices: The Disruption tradition Chapter 9 Imports and other small churches Chapter 10 Non Trinitarian Churches Chapter 11 The geography of faith in Scotland Chapter 12 Overview: 1900-1960: The 20th century church Tables and Maps Further reading Index

This splendid account is the Baedeker for anyone trying to find their way through the complexities of Scottish Church history since the Reformation. Muirhead balances the big picture with the local. He reminds us of the shakers and movers in the history of the Scottish church but also of the everyday supporters and their concerns. He recognises the role played by religion in individual lives but also the way that piety could be warped into peculiarity. This is the best kind of church history: clear narrative, cogent analysis and relevant anecdote.