Three Bishops of Dunkeld (Classic Reprint): Alexander, Rose and Watson, 1743-1808: Alexander, Rose and Watson, 1743-1808 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A compelling look at the late 18th‑century Scottish Episcopal Church, seen through the lives of three influential bishops.

This study traces their stewardship, debates, and the political pressures that formed a fragile church at a turning point.

The narrative blends biographical detail with the wider history of a church navigating Jacobite loyalties, episcopal authority, and the quest for unity. Readers will encounter key figures, pivotal decisions, and the careful diplomacy that kept the Kirk connected to its heritage while adapting to changing times.

• Character sketches of Alexander, Rose, and Watson as they navigate leadership, faith, and public duty.
• Insights into the era’s major ecclesiastical controversies and the tensions between bishops and clergy.
• Context on how politics and religion intersected in Scotland from the mid‑1700s to the early 1800s.
• Reference points and archival notes that illuminate the period’s episcopal succession and its challenges.

Ideal for readers of church history, Scottish religious life, and readers seeking a grounded, documentary portrait of a pivotal era.

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