This book tells the true story of Reverend John Blackader, a Presbyterian minister in Scotland during the tumultuous 17th century. Born into an ancient and wealthy family with a proud military history, Blackader himself chose a life of faith and became a staunch advocate for religious freedom. Persecuted for his beliefs, he was subjected to imprisonment and torture on the Bass Rock, a notorious island prison in the Firth of Forth. Despite these hardships, Blackader's faith never wavered, and he emerged from his ordeal as a symbol of the strength of the human spirit. Drawing on primary sources including Blackader's own writings and family records, the author provides a rich and detailed account of his life and times, shedding light on the religious and political struggles that shaped Scotland during this period. Through Blackader's story, this book offers a powerful exploration of the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the true story of Reverend John Blackader, a Presbyterian minister in Scotland during the tumultuous 17th century. Born into an ancient and wealthy family with a proud military history, Blackader himself chose a life of faith and became a staunch advocate for religious freedom. Persecuted for his beliefs, he was subjected to imprisonment and torture on the Bass Rock, a notorious island prison in the Firth of Forth. Despite these hardships, Blackader's faith never wavered, and he emerged from his ordeal as a symbol of the strength of the human spirit. Drawing on primary sources including Blackader's own writings and family records, the author provides a rich and detailed account of his life and times, shedding light on the religious and political struggles that shaped Scotland during this period. Through Blackader's story, this book offers a powerful exploration of the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259573357_0
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