A True Narrative of the Rise and Progress of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (1623-1670) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Patrick Adair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266485006 ISBN 13: 9780266485001

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the rise of Presbyterianism in Ireland through a near-contemporary account.

This non-fiction history captures the struggles, debates, and key events that shaped the church from 1621 to 1670.

Originally penned at the close of the 17th century, the narrative offers a detailed window into early Presbyterian life in Ireland. It presents insiders’ perspectives on ministers, congregations, and political events that influenced church government and practice, while tracing the enduring conflicts with other religious groups and authority figures of the era.

What you’ll experience

• Context on the formation and growth of a Protestant church in 17th-century Ireland.
• Profiles of key leaders, congregations, and regional centers of influence.
• Discussion of governance, covenants, and ministry maintenance during turbulent times.
• A window into how religious identity intersected with politics and war.

Ideal for readers interested in Irish religious history, Presbyterian history, and 17th-century British politics, this edition makes a complex historical narrative accessible and engaging.

RATING: 4.0 (approximate)

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266485006
• ISBN 13: 9780266485001
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376