Two Centuries of Border Church Life (Classic Reprint): With Biographies of Leading Men and Sketches of the Social Condition of the on the Eastern ... the on the Eastern Border (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book delves into the lives of notable men and the social conditions of people on Scotland's eastern border from the 17th and 18th centuries. The work focuses on congregations associated with the United Presbyterian Church and explores rural and village life during this era. The author sheds light on the motivations and experiences of individuals such as Rev. Henry Erskine, one of four sons of Ralph Erskine, Laird of Shieleld, who became a prominent figure in the Secession movement of the time. Through the lens of Erskine's biography and other accounts of ministers and ordinary people, the book illuminates the challenges and aspirations of those living amidst significant religious and social change. The author draws attention to the rise of evangelical sentiments, the struggle for religious freedom, and the impact of the Secession movement on Scottish ecclesiastical and societal landscapes.

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