This volume contains the proceedings of the Non-intrusion Committees of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly. These committees addressed the crucial and controversial issue of non-intrusion, a principle asserting the right of congregations to veto the appointment of ministers. The records offer invaluable insights into the complex debates and negotiations surrounding this pivotal moment in Scottish ecclesiastical history.

Researchers interested in the history of the Church of Scotland, the development of Presbyterian theology, and the broader context of church-state relations in 19th-century Britain will find this collection an essential resource. The careful documentation and thoroughness of these proceedings provide a detailed account of the arguments, personalities, and political considerations shaping this defining conflict within the Scottish church.

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