"The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland" by the Church of Scotland's General Assembly, is a historical document from the late 1600s that captures the important meetings and choices made by the Church of Scotland from 1638 to 1649. It reveals a time of big changes and disagreements in the church, detailing the assembly's efforts to dismiss older traditions and beliefs. The accounts highlight the assembly's focus on correcting what they considered wrongdoings and reaffirming their religious independence. The document explores the rejection of practices like the Book of Common Prayer, as well as the removal of key individuals who did not align with the assembly’s religious vision, charting a course for a new era of Reformed ministry.
The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland
By Church of Scotland. General Assembly
Witness a nation's fight for its spiritual independence during a time of great upheaval as religious leaders challenge old traditions and rewrite the rules of faith.
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About the AuthorThe General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the sovereign and highest court of the Church of Scotland, and is thus the Church's governing body. It generally meets each year and is chaired by a Moderator elected at the start of the Assembly.
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the sovereign and highest court of the Church of Scotland, and is thus the Church's governing body. It generally meets each year and is chaired by a Moderator elected at the start of the Assembly.
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