The Martyr Shepherd: A Story Of The Scottish Covenanters (1867)

By A.R. Hope Moncrieff

Book Overview

The Martyr Shepherd: A Story Of The Scottish Covenanters is a historical novel written by Aascott Robert Hope Moncrieff and originally published in 1867. The novel tells the story of a young Scottish shepherd named John Brown who becomes involved in the Covenanting movement in 17th century Scotland.The Covenanters were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the attempts by the Stuart monarchs to impose Anglican worship practices on the Scottish church. They believed that only the Bible should be the authority for Christian faith and worship. The Covenanters were persecuted for their beliefs, and many were executed for refusing to conform to the king's demands.In The Martyr Shepherd, John Brown becomes a leader in the Covenanting movement and is eventually captured by the authorities. He is put on trial and sentenced to death, becoming one of the many Covenanters who were martyred for their faith.The novel is a fictionalized account of the Covenanting movement, but it is based on historical events and characters. Moncrieff's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing to life the rugged landscapes of Scotland and the struggles of the Covenanters. The novel also explores themes of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice.Overall, The Martyr Shepherd is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of Scottish history and the religious beliefs that inspired the Covenanters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167195221
• ISBN13: 9781167195228
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"