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Religion and National Identity

Governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the Eighteenth Century

by Alistair Mutch

  • Hardback
  • 288 pages
  • Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
  • 15.8 x 23.7 x 2.1 cm

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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

    15.8 x 23.7 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780748699155

  • ISBN-10

    0748699155

  • Eden Code

    4310654

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