Church And State Chiefly In Relation To Scotland (1878)

""Church and State Chiefly in Relation to Scotland"" is a book written by Robert Rainy in 1878. The book delves into the complex relationship between the Church and the State in Scotland during the 19th century. Rainy, who was a prominent Scottish theologian and Presbyterian minister, provides a historical account of the Church of Scotland and its relationship with the State, from the Reformation to the present day. The book explores the various conflicts that arose between the Church and the State, including the Disruption of 1843, which saw a large number of ministers leave the Church of Scotland to form the Free Church of Scotland. Rainy also discusses the role of the Church in education, the establishment of the Church of Scotland as the national church, and the influence of the Church on Scottish society and culture. Throughout the book, Rainy argues that the relationship between the Church and the State should be one of cooperation and mutual respect, rather than conflict and domination. He emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and the separation of Church and State, while also acknowledging the unique role that the Church has played in Scottish history and society. Overall, ""Church and State Chiefly in Relation to Scotland"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between the Church and the State in Scotland, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, politics, or religion.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.