History Of The Reformation In Scotland: With An Introductory Book And An Appendix (Volume I)

By George Cook

When Scotland broke with Rome, it remade not only its churches but its very idea of nationhood. Revolution began in the pulpit. In History Of The Reformation In Scotland (Volume I), George Cook - a leading nineteenth-century minister and historian - traces the reformation of the kirk with measured scholarship and quiet dramatic power. Drawing on historical records and earlier narratives, he charts how doctrine, worship and authority were contested in sixteenth century Scotland, and how struggles over faith reshaped relations between church and state in Scotland itself. From the first reforming preachers to John Knox and the reformers who followed, this classic religious history book offers an indispensable narrative for anyone interested in Scottish church history, early modern Scottish history or the wider story of protestant reformation history. Balancing theological insight with a keen eye for political context, Cook's work remains a foundational reference book for historians, a lucid text for theology students, and a rewarding read for thoughtful lay readers and collectors of Presbyterian reformation scholarship. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, prepared for readers of John Knox and all who value heritage works that illuminate Scotland's religious and national identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354443583
• ISBN13: 9789354443589
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"