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Religion and National Identity

Governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the Eighteenth Century [Hardback]

by Alistair Mutch

    • Author

      Alistair Mutch

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Edinburgh University Press

    • Published

      March 2015

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      What is the enduring impact of Presbyterianism on what it means to be Scottish? 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 accountability. This book examines the emergence and consolidation of such practices in the eighteenth century Church of Scotland. Using extensive archival research and detailed local case studies, it contrasts them to what is termed a 'personal' form of accountability in England in the same period. This supports the contrast that has been made by other authors between a focus on system in Scotland, character in England. The wider impact of this approach to governance and accountability, especially in the United States of America, is explored, as is the enduring impact of these practices in shaping Scottish identity. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Presbyterian legacy in contemporary Scottish historiography, at the same time as informing current debates on national identity.

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      • Author

        Alistair Mutch

      • Book Format

        Hardback

      • Publisher

        Edinburgh University Press

      • Published

        March 2015

      • Weight

        564g

      • Page Count

        288

      • Dimensions

        158 x 237 x 21 mm

      • ISBN

        9780748699155

      • ISBN-10

        0748699155

      • Eden Code

        4310654

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      • Author/Creator: Alistair Mutch

      • ISBN: 9780748699155

      • Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

      • Release Date: March 2015

      • Weight: 564g

      • Dimensions: 158 x 237 x 21 mm

      • Eden Code: 4310654

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