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ENDORSEMENTS<\/h2>\n

‘As various recent publications have indicated, Scotland exercised an influence on world history out of all proportion to its size. But the real reason for this has been obscured. It will be found here, however. And in the discovery of it the reader will be introduced to a wealth of little-known literature that is a vital part of the inheritance of the whole Christian church.’ — SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON<\/p>\n

‘(Iain). . .as he typically does, brings out good lessons for Christians in all places, in all times. . . you not only get an encouraging short biography, but you get really important, true lessons about Gospel ministry in the local church.’ — MARK DEVER<\/p>\n

Book Description<\/h2>\n

For 300 years a school of evangelical Christianity changed Scotland as a nation. Passing on the evangel of the Reformation, and growing stronger in persecution, it turned a people to the Bible, and finally gave many of its best sons and daughters to the ends of the earth. For fidelity, joyful perseverance in hardship, and improbable advance, the record remains a witness to the faith that overcomes the world.<\/p>\n

The compelling interest of this account lies in the way it draws on contemporary records-many of these Christian leaders being authors as well as men of action. Iain Murray’s narrative explores this rich heritage and underlines its remarkable relevance for our own day. While not a Scottish church history, this is a gripping introduction to the many glorious successes, and some of the painful failures of the church, from the days of John Knox to those of Horatius Bonar. Explaining this panoramic tapestry are the words of Knox’s own commentary, ‘God gave his Holy Spirit to simple men in great abundance’.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nForeword<\/td>\nix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPart One: Biography<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nJohn Knox and \u2018the Battle\u2019<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nRobert Bruce: Standing Fast in Dark Days<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nThomas Chalmers and the Revival of the Church<\/td>\n73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nJohn Macdonald and the Awakening in the North<\/td>\n123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nHoratius Bonar and the Love of God in Evangelism<\/td>\n157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPart two: missionary<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nThe Missionary Spirit and the New Hebrides<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nRobert Moffat \u2018Africanus\u2019<\/td>\n241<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nThe Churches and Christian Unity in Scottish Church History<\/td>\n277<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nScottish Preaching<\/td>\n311<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nThe Problem of the \u2018Elders\u2019<\/td>\n339<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPart three: church issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nThe Tragedy of the Free Church of Scotland<\/td>\n367<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIndex of Persons and Authors<\/td>\n397<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Review<\/h2>\n