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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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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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.