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## 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 Drawing on Kennedy’s notebooks and published writings, and on source material including unpublished Gaelic poetry, this book explores how Kennedy became the effective leader of the Highland Evangelicals through his preaching, writing and public speaking.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.

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Author

Alasdair J. Macleod

Publisher

Edinburgh University Press

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9781399503914

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Religion, Philosophy