Publisher's Synopsis
The Earl of Aberdeen's Correspondence with Dr. Chalmers and the Secretaries of the Non-Intrusion Committee is a collection of letters written by George Hamilton Gordon, the Earl of Aberdeen, in 1840. The book contains correspondence between Aberdeen and Dr. Thomas Chalmers, a Scottish minister and leader of the Non-Intrusion movement, as well as other members of the Non-Intrusion Committee. The Non-Intrusion movement was a Scottish Presbyterian movement that sought to prevent the intrusion of the state into the affairs of the Church of Scotland. The letters in this book provide insight into the political and religious climate of Scotland in the mid-19th century, as well as the relationship between the Church of Scotland and the British government. The book also sheds light on the personal beliefs and convictions of Aberdeen and Chalmers, as well as their views on the role of the state in religious affairs. Overall, The Earl of Aberdeen's Correspondence with Dr. Chalmers and the Secretaries of the Non-Intrusion Committee is a valuable historical document that provides a window into a pivotal moment in Scottish history. It will be of interest to scholars of Scottish history, religious studies, and political science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
