The History of the Kirk of Scotland (8 vols.)

by David Calderwood

Publisher:

Edinburgh

, 1842

Overview

The significant, rich The History of the Kirk of Scotland collection covers the ecclesiastical history of Scotland from 1514 to 1625. It presents key events during these delicate times and discusses the motives and actions of important figures who shaped the Church of Scotland. Exhaustive topics are discussed in chronological order. This collection is for scholars, students, or anyone else interested in the ecclesiastical history of Scotland.

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Key Features

• Analyzes key events over a 100-year history of the Church of Scotland
• Discusses important political and church figures
• Offers an in-depth look into issues concerning the church’s direction

Product Details

• Title: The History of the Kirk of Scotland
• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Volumes: 8
• Pages: 5,486

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 1

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1842
• Pages: 590

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Volume one contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1514 to 1560. Some of the chapters include: James V. succeeds the crown of Scotland, war with England, Henry VIII seeks a marriage between his son and the daughter of James V., the battle of Ancrum, death of the Queen Regent, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 2

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1843
• Pages: 579

Volume two contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1560 to 1570. Some of the chapters include: ambassadors sent from France to England to treat of peace, a confession of faith drawn up in consequence, first book of discipline, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 3

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1843
• Pages: 785

Volume three contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1570 to 1583. Some of the chapters include: the execution of the Rev. John Kello for the murder of his wife, plots of the Queen’s part during a truce, Morton imprisoned in the Castle of Edinburgh, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 4

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1843
• Pages: 732

Volume four contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1584 to 1588. Some of the chapters include: the arrival of Brownists in Edinburgh, Elders and deacons of Edinburgh accused of treason for adhearing to Lawson and Balcanqual, list of the King’s intentions in behalf of religion and the church, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 5

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1844
• Pages: 775

Volume five contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1589 to 1599. Some of the chapters include: Bancroft’s calumnies against John Knox and the Kirk of Scotland, act of secret council proclaimed against Papists, David Black summoned at the market cross, the King requires submission from the ministers, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 6

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1845
• Pages: 827

Volume six contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1600 to 1608. Some of the chapters include: the King’s account of the alleged conspiracy, the conference at Hampton court, the King’s charge to dissolve the assembly, secretary Elphinston’s trial in England, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 7

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1845
• Pages: 638

Volume seven contains the history of the Kirk of Scotland from 1609 to 1625. Some of the chapters include: secretary Elphinston’s conviction and doom, the Archbishop of St Andrews consecrated, the cross of Edinburgh removed, a proclamation against forbidden books, the major general assemblies during these years, and much more.

The History of the Kirk of Scotland, vol. 8

• Author: David Calderwood
• Publisher: Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1849
• Pages: 560

Volume eight contains the appendix and general index of The History of the Kirk of Scotland.

About David Calderwood

David Calderwood (1575-1650) was a historian and theological writer who graduated from the college of Edinburgh. He is best known for his The History of the Kirk of Scotland, which provides the most extensive account of the ecclesiastical history of Scotland during the Reformation.

Sample Pages from The History of the Kirk of Scotland (8 vols.)