From the Marrow Men to the Moderates: Scottish Theology, 1700-1800 MacLeod Donald
From the Marrow Men to the Moderates: Scottish Theology, 1700-1800 MacLeod Donald One of Scotland's most popular theologians traces the theological debates and disagreements of the eighteenth…
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From the Marrow Men to the Moderates: Scottish Theology, 1700-1800 MacLeod Donald
One of Scotland's most popular theologians traces the theological debates and disagreements of the eighteenth centuryThe eighteenth century saw many changes within the Scottish church. The Marrow Controversy highlighted theological strife within the Church. The Kirk was divided by the Patronage Act of 1712 into Moderates (men favoured by the landed gentry) and Evangelicals (men favoured by the people).
Drawing attention to the major characters of the period and gives a faithful account of the theological discussions, including the social, economic, ethnic, and personal factors involved. Ebenezer Erskine's Protest against patronage led to the first major rift in the Church of Scotland with the Secession of 1733.Through all these, Donald MacLeod is our reliable guide. He also subjects these discussions to