Reformation, Dissent and Diversity: The Story of Scotland’s Churches, 1560–1960

Description

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. Cover Contents List of Tables and Maps Figure 1
Splits and Unions in Scottish Presbyterianism Figure 2
The Churches of Scotland in 1851 showing the variety of churches available and the relative numbers of those worshipping in them. Taken from the Census of Great Britain, 1851, Religious Worship and Education Scotland. Report and tables. BPP 185 Figure 3
Roman Catholics in 1851 Figure 4
Roman Catholics in 1891 Figure 5
Scottish Episcopal Church Figure 6
Reformed Presbyterians 1851 Figure 7
United Presbyterians Figure 8
Established Church Figure 9
Free Church Figure 10
Majority Denominations in Each County in 1891 (Source: Howie) Figure 11
Smaller Protestant Churches in 1891 Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Reformation to Revolution; 1560–1688; An Overview 2 Dissenting Voices Backing Bishops; Roman Catholics and Episcopalians 3 Overview 1688–1843; After the Revolution 4 Dissenting Voices; The Covenanter and Seceder Traditions 5 Governing Lives; The Churches’ Impact on Personal Life 6 Non-Presbyterian Dissent: Congregational, Baptist and Methodist Traditions 7 Overview: Disruption to Diversity 8 The Disruption Tradition 9 Non-Presbyterian Dissent; Other Small Churches 10 Non-Trinitarian Churches 11 Towards a Geography of the Scottish Churches 12 The Twentieth Century Tables and Maps Further Reading Index