The fall of Episcopacy in Scotland 1688-1691

BR Christianity;DA Great Britain

Shukman, Ann Margaret ; Cowan, Edward

University:University of Glasgow

Department:School of Humanities

关键词: episcpacy, presbyterianism, William of Orange;   

Others  :  http://theses.gla.ac.uk/3182/1/2011shukmanmphil.pdf

来源: University of Glasgow

【 摘 要 】

This thesis attempts to shed light on a little-studied moment in the history ofthe Williamite revolution in Scotland, namely what factors led to theabolition of episcopacy in July 1689 and the establishment of Presbyterianchurch government in June 1690. It attempts to analyse the various politicalforces at play and the ideas which motivated the lead figures.