The Preachers Of Scotland: From The Sixth To The Nineteenth Century (1888)

By William Garden Blaikie

Book Overview

The Preachers of Scotland: From the Sixth to the Nineteenth Century is a historical book written by William Garden Blaikie in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the preachers who played a significant role in shaping the religious landscape of Scotland from the sixth century to the nineteenth century. Blaikie explores the lives and works of notable preachers such as St. Columba, John Knox, George Wishart, Robert Bruce, and Thomas Chalmers, among others. He delves into their backgrounds, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had on Scottish society. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Scottish history, from the early Celtic Church to the Reformation, the Covenanting era, and the Victorian era. Blaikie provides a detailed analysis of the religious and political context of each period, highlighting the significant events that shaped the lives of the preachers and their congregations. Overall, The Preachers of Scotland: From the Sixth to the Nineteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish Christianity. It provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the men who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel and shaping the religious identity of Scotland.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: 1164038281
• ISBN13: 9781164038283
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"