The origins of the Scottish Reformation
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The origins of the Scottish Reformation by Alec Ryrie
The Scottish Reformation of 1560 is one of the most controversial events in Scottish history, and a turning point in the history of Britain and Europe. Yet its origins remain mysterious, buried under competing Catholic and Protestant versions of the story. Drawing on fresh research and recent scholarship, this book provides the first full narrative of the question. Focusing on the period 1525-60, in particular the childhood of Mary, Queen of Scots, it argues that the Scottish Reformation was neither inevitable nor predictable. A range of different 'Reformations' were on offer in the sixteenth century, which could have taken Scotland and Britain in dramatically different directions. This is not a 'religious' or a 'political' narrative, but a synthesis of the two, paying particular attention to the international context of the Reformation, and focusing on the impact of violence - from state persecution, through terrorist activism, to open warfare. Going beyond the heroic certainties of John Knox, this book recaptures the lived experience of the early Reformation: a bewildering, dangerous and exhilarating period in which Scottish (and British) identity was remade.
"This is a useful addition to the studies of the Scottish ReformationThe style is accessible, the end notes to each chapter are helpful and comprehensive, and the select bibliography is very useful." Ruth Gouldbourne (United Reformed Church History Society Journal)
Alec Ryrie is Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Durham
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719071065 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719071062 |
| Title | The origins of the Scottish Reformation |
| Author | Alec Ryrie |
| Series | Politics Culture And Society In Early Modern Britain |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Manchester University Press |
| Year published | 2010-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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