| Cromwell and Scotland: Conquest and Religion 1650-1660 Contributor(s): Spurlock, R. Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 1904607772 ISBN-13: 9781904607779 Publisher: John Donald Publishers OUR PRICE: $38.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - Scotland - Religion | Christianity - History - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion |
| Dewey: 941.064 |
| LCCN: 2008399059 |
| Physical Information: 280 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the role of religion in the story of Oliver Cromwell's invasion and subsequent occupation of Scotland. Analysis of the printed propaganda produced by the Scots and the English makes it clear that both nations defined their positions, and gained support, in overtly religious terms. During their decade-long occupation of Scotland, the English Commonwealth actively sought to undermine Scottish Presbyterianism. Public disputes, public preaching and Scotland's printing presses were all used to weaken the influence of the Kirk, while eager English soldiers and chaplains tried to convert Scots to their own particular religious sects. Policies of the Scottish Kirk and State in the previous decade had ostracised a significant portion of the Scottish people. As a result, English missionaries found some Scots eager to hear alternative forms of Protestantism preached. Dispelling myths that the sectarian presence had little impact on Scottish religion, this book describes the endeavours of the Independents, Baptists and Quakers to gain converts, with varying degrees of success. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spurlock, R. Scott: - Roy Scott Spurlock was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He studied at George Fox University, where he gained a BA in Religion. At the University of Edinburgh, he completed an MTh in History of Theology and Christian Doctrine, followed by an MSc and a PhD in Ecclesiastical History. He is now postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and the University of Edinburgh. |