Religion and national identity : governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the eighteenth century /

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Presbyterianism has shaped Scotland and its impact on the world. Behind its beliefs lie some distinctive practices of governance which endure even when belief fades. These practices place a particular emphasis on the detailed recording of decisions and what we can term a 'systemic' form of...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Mutch, Alistair, 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Church of Scotland > History > 18th century.
Church of Scotland
1700-1799
Historiography > Scotland > History > 18th century.
Religion and politics > Scotland > History > 18th century.
National characteristics, Scottish.
Religion et politique > Écosse > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Écossais.
Historiographie > Écosse > Histoire > 18e siècle.
RELIGION > Christianity > Presbyterian.
Historiography
National characteristics, Scottish
Religion and politics
Scotland
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Looking for practices
  • The emergence of a governance system
  • Presbyterial business
  • The Kirk session
  • Handling finances
  • Scottish systemic accountability
  • Contrasts and consequences.

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