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PATRONAGE AND POPULAR RIGHTS, AS EMBODIED IN THE SCOTTISH BE IBD

NABU PRESS
01 / 2012
9781274112408
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Sinopsis

This historical work, 'Patronage And Popular Rights, As Embodied In The Scottish Benefices Act, And Discussed In The Last General Assembly,' offers insights into a significant period in the history of the Church of Scotland and its relationship to civil law. The book delves into the debates and discussions surrounding the Scottish Benefices Act, examining the tensions between patronage-the right to appoint clergy-and the popular rights of congregations. This provides valuable context for understanding the dynamics between religious institutions and societal norms in 19th-century Scotland.Authored by Scotland Church of Gen. Assembly, the book captures the essence of the arguments presented during the General Assembly, shedding light on the theological, legal, and social implications of the Act. For historians, legal scholars, and those interested in Scottish church history, this volume offers a unique perspective on the complexities of religious governance and the struggle for popular sovereignty within the Church.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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