John Kennedy of Dingwall, 1819-1884: Evangelicalism in the Scottish Highlands

by Alasdair J. Macleod

Overview

Alasdair J. Macleod examines the life and ministry of John Kennedy (1819–84), minister of Dingwall Free Church of Scotland. Drawing on Kennedy’s notebooks and published writings, and on source material including unpublished Gaelic poetry, this book explores how Kennedy became the effective leader of the Highland Evangelicals through his preaching, writing and public speaking. Macleod addresses current debate on the divergence in Scottish Evangelicalism and how far Kennedy may have helped to steer the trajectory of Evangelicalism in the Highlands in a conservative direction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399503907
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	11/30/2024
Series:	Scottish Religious Cultures
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Alasdair J. Macleod studied History and English at Glasgow University, graduating M.A. in 2008. He pursued further study in Theology at the Free Church Seminary, and in History at Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Ph.D. in 2019. He serves as Minister of Knock & Point Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) on the Isle of Lewis. This is his first book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Note Regarding Referencing

Introduction

I. Ministry

Kennedy the Highland EvangelicalKennedy the PreacherKennedy the PastorConclusion

II. Writing

Kennedy the HistorianKennedy the BiographerKennedy the MysticConclusion

III. Constitutionalism

Kennedy and the AtonementKennedy and the Union ControversyKennedy and the Establishment ControversyConclusion

IV. Controversy

Kennedy and WorshipKennedy and Mass EvangelismKennedy and Biblical CriticismConclusion

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

　

Editorial Reviews

This is a superb study of the life and times of John Kennedy of Dingwall, eminent Scottish preacher, theologian and church politician. Through extensive research and balanced historical analysis, Alasdair Macleod shows Kennedy’s immense influence in shaping and preserving a distinctive Highland Presbyterian evangelical culture in nineteenth-century Scotland.

Stewart J. Brown