Books and booklets

John Spottiswoode, Jacobean Archbishop and Statesman, by A S Wayne Pearce

Archbishop John Spottiswoode (1565-1639) was one of the most important men of his generation in Scotland. Originally a zealous Presbyterian, he became an Episcopalian sympathizer sometime in the 1590s, and was nominated as Archbishop of Glasgow in 1603 following the death of the pre-Reformation Archbishop James Beaton. Spottiswoode’s abilities as an administrator and politician quickly became apparent. In 1615 he was elevated to the Archbishopric of St Andrews where he dominated Scottish politics for the rest of his life. In this careful study, Dr Wayne Pearce considers the career of Spottiswoode until the death of James VI in 1625. While seeking to understand Spottiswoode’s perspective, the study does not shy away from the blemishes in his conduct and character. The result is a fascinating account of the continuing struggle between the adherents of Presbyterianism, Episcopalianism, and Roman Catholicism in Scotland during those momentous years.

Price: 13.95

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Records of Grace in Sutherland

By Donald Munro 295pp, paperback
An attractive modern reprint of the original 1953 work

Price: £10.95

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Samuel Rutherford: An Introduction to His Theology

Edited by Matthew Vogan
354pp, paperback
9 contributors, from 4 different countries

Price: £10.95

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Sketches of Scottish Church History

by John Keddie

SKETCHES OF SCOTTISH CHURCH HISTORY is a 274-page paperback, comprising a collection of lectures and addresses on a variety of aspects of Scottish Church History in the period since the Reformation of the 16^th Century.

These embrace some of the more significant events and influential personalities in the history of the Scottish Church, such as John Knox (1515-1572) and Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847). But included here are also studies of lesser-known characters and incidents in the bypaths of the history of the Scottish Church, such as Henry Balnaves of Halhill and John Davidson of Prestonpans.

The book is designed to stimulate interest in and appreciation for the individuals and incidents which showed a genuine concern to maintain the claims of ‘Christ’s Crown and Covenant’ in church and nation.

Rev John W Keddie is a retired minister of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). Between 2008 and 2019 he served as lecturer in Church History at the Seminary of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).

The book is available from:
Hugh Morrison
288 South Gyle Road
Edinburgh
EH12 9DU
Email: treasurer@scottishreformationsociety.com

Price: £10.99 including post and packaging

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The Men of Skye

By Roderick MacCowan
235 pp, paperback
An attractive modern reprint of the original 1902 work

Price: £9.95

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The Scottish Reformation by David Hay Fleming

This is a new edition of this classic work. It provides a comprehensive and readable survey of the events leading to the 1560 Reformation – a turning point in the history of Scotland and the culmination of years of religious struggle for Scriptural principles. This edition is enhanced by maps, photographs and explanatory footnotes. It also contains a new biography of David Hay Fleming (1849-1931), who was the pre-eminent historian of the Scottish Reformation in his day.

Price: 6.99

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Trembling for the Ark of God:
James Begg and the Free Church of Scotland

by James W Campbell
118pp, paperback

Price: £7.95

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Previously Published Books

In addition, the following previously published books are available by mail order from the Society. Prices given include UK postage & packing. Orders should be addressed as follows:

Scottish Reformation Society
The Magdalen Chapel,
41 Cowgate,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JR

e-mail: info@scottishreformationsociety.org

Cheques should be payable to ‘The Scottish Reformation Society’.