The Story Of The Scottish Church

The Story Of The Scottish Church: From The Reformation To The Disruption is a comprehensive historical account of the Scottish Church from the time of the Reformation in the 16th century to the Disruption in the 19th century. The book is written by Thomas McCrie, a Scottish historian and biographer who was known for his works on the Scottish Reformation and the Covenanters.In this book, McCrie provides a detailed narrative of the events that shaped the Scottish Church during this period, including the struggles between the Presbyterian and Episcopal factions, the role of the Covenanters in the Scottish Wars of the 17th century, and the impact of the Enlightenment on Scottish religious thought.McCrie also explores the lives and contributions of key figures in Scottish Church history, such as John Knox, Andrew Melville, and Thomas Chalmers. He discusses their theological views, their roles in shaping the Scottish Church, and their impact on Scottish society and culture.Throughout the book, McCrie emphasizes the role of the Scottish Church in shaping the country's history and identity, and he argues that the Church's struggles for independence and autonomy from the English Church were crucial in the development of Scottish national consciousness.Overall, The Story Of The Scottish Church: From The Reformation To The Disruption is a comprehensive and insightful account of Scottish Church history, written by one of the most respected historians of his time. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in Scottish history or religious studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.