Todd, Margo (EDT)

The Perth Kirk Session Books

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ISBN 13:
9780906245316
author:
Todd, Margo (EDT)
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Scottish History Society
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
584
Dimensions:
138mm X 216mm
Genre:
History, Europe
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£44.09

Description

The Perth Kirk Session Books, 1577-1590 By Margo Todd This collection of documents from sixteenth-century Scotland provides a unique insight into the daily lives of ordinary townspeople during the Calvinist Reformation. The minute books of Perth's kirk session reveal the complex and often contentious nature of urban governance in this period. The men who administered the church, known as elders, played a significant role in regulating the lives of citizens, from enforcing moral discipline to providing poor relief. These documents offer a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and religious dynamics of sixteenth-century Scotland, shedding light on the ways in which laymen and clergy interacted. With full introduction and explanatory notes, this publication provides a valuable resource for historians and scholars seeking to understand the complexities of Scottish society during this period.

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