Description
Explores the divergence in popular Evangelicalism between Highlands and Lowlands in late nineteenth-century Scotland Follows an accessible chronological and biographical structure Draws on primary sources, including Gaelic poetry in translation never before published, sermon notes Draws on a recently discovered notebook of Kennedy's including the first drafts of parts of his book Addresses current historical debate over the divergence in Scottish Evangelicalism, presenting an argument for the significance of the leadership of John Kennedy Alasdair J. Macleod examines the life and ministry of John Kennedy (1819 84), minister of Dingwall Free Church of Scotland. Drawing on Kennedy's notebooks and published writings, and on source material including unpublished Gaelic poetry, this book explores how Kennedy became the effective leader of the Highland Evangelicals through his preaching, writing and public speaking. Macleod addresses current debate on the divergence in Scottish Evangelicalism and how far Kennedy may have helped to steer the trajectory of Evangelicalism in the Highlands in a conservative direction.
About the Author
Alasdair J. Macleod studied History and English at Glasgow University, graduating M.A. in 2008. He pursued further study in Theology at the Free Church Seminary, and in History at Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Ph.D. in 2019. He serves as Minister of Knock & Point Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) on the Isle of Lewis. This is his first book.
Reviews
"This is a superb study of the life and times of John Kennedy of Dingwall, eminent Scottish preacher, theologian and church politician. Through extensive research and balanced historical analysis, Alasdair Macleod shows Kennedy's immense influence in shaping and preserving a distinctive Highland Presbyterian evangelical culture in nineteenth-century Scotland. " -Stewart J. Brown, University of Edinburgh
Book Information
ISBN 9781399503891
Author Alasdair J. Macleod
Format Hardback
Page Count 306
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
About the Author
Alasdair J. Macleod studied History and English at Glasgow University, graduating M.A. in 2008. He pursued further study in Theology at the Free Church Seminary, and in History at Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Ph.D. in 2019. He serves as Minister of Knock & Point Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) on the Isle of Lewis. This is his first book.
Reviews
"This is a superb study of the life and times of John Kennedy of Dingwall, eminent Scottish preacher, theologian and church politician. Through extensive research and balanced historical analysis, Alasdair Macleod shows Kennedy's immense influence in shaping and preserving a distinctive Highland Presbyterian evangelical culture in nineteenth-century Scotland. " -Stewart J. Brown, University of Edinburgh
Book Information
ISBN 9781399503891
Author Alasdair J. Macleod
Format Hardback
Page Count 306
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
