The Story Of The Scottish Church

The book ""The Story Of The Scottish Church: From The Reformation To The Disruption (1875)"" by Thomas McCrie is a comprehensive account of the history of the Scottish Church from the time of the Reformation in the 16th century to the Disruption of 1843. The author, who was a Scottish historian and biographer, provides a detailed analysis of the religious, political, and social factors that shaped the development of the Scottish Church during this period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the Scottish Church. The author begins by discussing the state of the Church in Scotland before the Reformation and goes on to describe the events that led to the establishment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. He then examines the various challenges that the Church faced in the 17th and 18th centuries, including the rise of Episcopacy and the Jacobite rebellions.The book also covers the period of the Scottish Enlightenment, during which the Church underwent significant changes in response to the intellectual and cultural trends of the time. The author discusses the impact of figures such as David Hume and Adam Smith on the Church, as well as the debates over the role of reason and faith in religious belief.Finally, the book concludes with a detailed account of the Disruption of 1843, which saw a significant split within the Church over issues of patronage and the rights of congregations. The author provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the Disruption, as well as its aftermath and the impact it had on the Scottish Church.Overall, ""The Story Of The Scottish Church: From The Reformation To The Disruption (1875)"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Scottish Church during a period of significant change and upheaval. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, religion, or Presbyterianism.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.