Bibliograph

Religion and national identity, governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the eighteenth century, Alistair Mutch

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Religion and national identity, governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the eighteenth century, Alistair Mutch

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Religion and national identity

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

919187977

Responsibility statement

Alistair Mutch

Series statement

Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

governing Scottish Presbyterianism in the eighteenth century

Summary

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 18th-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. The wider impact of the systemic approach to governance and accountability, especially in the United States of America, is explored, as is the enduring impact on 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.--, Provided by publisher

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

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