Author: Anonymous
Title: Accusation of the Presbytery of Auchterarder Against Mr. Blaikie: As Likewise, the Articles of Charge Extracted by the Synod of Perth and Stirling from the Foresaid Answers, Together with His Defences
Description: Scotland, [George Blaikie], c1737. First edition. Unbound. The first edition of this vanishingly scarce printing of Mr. Blaikie's response to the accusations made against him by the Presbytery of Auchterarder. A very scarce first edition.A discussion of a historical eccelsiastical case that took place in early eighteenth century Scotland involving a dispute between a minister named Mr. Blaikie and the local Presbyterian church authority, the Presbytery of Auchterarder.The case took place within the context of the Church of Scotland, which was governed by a system of church courts, including presbyteries, synods, and ultimately the General Assembly. Undated; dated circa 1737 via the National Library of Scotland.With the faint inscription of Wil. Erskyne to the head of the front wrap.Inscription 'Mary Stuart' to head of leaf F2.A very scarce work. Unbound, as issued. Light spotting to wrap perimeters, with faint inscription to head of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright. Former owner's inscription to head of leaf F2. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Church of Scotland Church of Scotland Clergy Deposition Presbytery of Auchterarder religion Church of Scotland Clergy Deposition None


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