c1737 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

First Edition, Very Scarce

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.