Cover; Contents; Introduction: Prelude to Revolution: The Reckless Reign of James VII and II; 1 Presbyterianism's Glorious Revolution; 2 The Kirk, by Law Established; 3 Purging and Planting: The Commissions for the North and South; 4 Coping with Union; 5 Anti-Jacobite and Anti-Union; the Presbyterian Dilemma; 6 Home and Foreign Mission; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Summary
The 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688-90 played a fundamental role in re-shaping the political, religious and cultural map of the British Isles. Yet, as this book demonstrates, many key elements of the history of the period between the landing of William of Orange and the establishment of the Union between Scotland and England, remain shadowy. In particular, the religious and theological underpinnings of the Revolution in Scotland have received scant attention compared to discussions of events in England, and Ireland. This book sets out to show how the religious dimension of the revolution settl
