David Laing was een vooraanstaand Schots antiquaar en bibliothecaris, vooral bekend om zijn uitgebreide redactionele werk aan historische Schotse teksten. Zijn diepe betrokkenheid bij het literaire en artistieke verleden van Schotland voedde een levenslange toewijding aan het behoud en de presentatie van zijn cultureel erfgoed. Door zijn bijdragen aan prominente wetenschappelijke genootschappen bracht Laing de studie van de Schotse literatuurgeschiedenis aanzienlijk vooruit. Zijn nauwgezette geleerdheid en diepgaande bibliografische kennis vestigden hem als een belangrijke figuur op het gebied van antiquariaat.
The Miscellany of the Wodrow Society is a fascinating collection of historical documents related to the history of the Church in Scotland during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This volume includes tracts, letters, and other writings that shed light on the religious debates and controversies of the era.
This important historical work presents the collected writings of one of Scotland's most famous religious reformers. With extensive commentary and analysis by David Laing, this edition sheds new light on Knox's life, faith, and times.
In this classic work of Scottish history, David Calderwood provides a detailed account of the founding and development of the Church of Scotland, from its origins in the Reformation to its role in the political and cultural life of the nation. Drawing on extensive archival research and firsthand knowledge of the Church, Calderwood offers a vivid and engaging portrait of the people and events that shaped this important institution. This edition of the book includes updated footnotes and annotations to aid readers in their understanding of the text.
A comprehensive history of the University of Edinburgh from its establishment in the sixteenth century to the present day. The book covers the university's founding, early growth, major figures and events, and its influence on Scotland and the world. Written by a team of scholars and historians, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the Scottish Enlightenment.
A seminal work of Scottish history chronicling the turbulent times of the 16th and 17th centuries as they relate to the Scottish Kirk, or Church.
This fascinating collection of letters and journals offers readers a unique and intimate glimpse into the daily life and concerns of a 17th-century Scottish Presbyterian minister. Covering topics ranging from theology and church politics to family life and social events, Baillie's writings are a rich trove of historical and cultural information that will fascinate scholars and general readers alike.
Written in the 16th century, Ninian Winzet's 'Certane Tractatis' is a series of essays that address the need for religious and social reform in Scotland. Through a compelling combination of theology and philosophy, Winzet argues for a more just and equitable society. For anyone interested in the history of Scotland and religious reform, this book is a must-read.
Notices Regarding the Metrical Versions of the Psalms is a fascinating study of the history and evolution of the psalms in English hymnody. Written by David Laing, a prominent Scottish bibliographer and historian of the midnineteenth century, this book provides a detailed account of the various translations and adaptations of the psalms in use in the English-speaking world. With meticulous scholarship and a lively style, Laing offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of hymnody and religious song.