The Religious Controversies of Scotland (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book examines the evolution of religious thought in 18th and 19th century Scotland, a period marked by a transition from the harsh predestination doctrines of the 17th century, known as Scottish Calvinism, towards more humanitarian and liberal theological views. The author focuses on some of the religious controversies that gradually shaped this shift, which was met with fierce resistance by the church. The author traces the origins of the so-called Marrow Controversy, sparked by the arrival in Scotland of an unusually progressive theological text, 'The Marrow of Modern Divinity'. Its message of universal salvation and the importance of grace over adherence to law was fiercely contested by the religious orthodoxy of the day. This book also delves into the schisms that followed the church's condemnation of the Marrow's teachings and led to the formation of dissenting groups like the Evangelical party, the secession Church and the Free Kirk. The book provides a detailed overview of these religious debates and controversies, highlighting the profound influence they had on the development of Scottish theology.

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