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

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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Main Author: Mutch, Alistair, 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2015.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Looking for practices
  • 2 The emergence of a governance system
  • 3 Presbyterial business
  • 4 The Kirk session
  • 5 Handling finances
  • 6 Scottish systemic accountability
  • 7 Contrasts and consequences
  • 8 Conclusion.