A Short History of Scotland Chapter 32 - The First Secession

In which the Church of Scotland during the early eighteenth century is troubled by theological disputes sparked by the teachings of Antoinette Bourignon and the ensuing controversy over doctrines of faith and works, culminating in the republishing of the contentious ‘Marrow of Modern Divinity.’ These ecclesiastical conflicts, entwined with issues of lay patronage and church authority, lead to a profound secession led by Ebenezer Erskine and his fellows, setting the stage for enduring divisions within the Kirk.