Book of Common Prayer prescribed for Church of Scotland

Historical Context Note

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In an attempt to bring religious unity to his two kingdoms Charles I insisted that the English Book of Common Prayer be adopted by the Scottish Kirk. The Calvinist and Presbyterian Church of Scotland was intensely opposed to this. It provoked riots and prompted the formation of a National Covenant.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Book of Common Prayer prescribed for Church of Scotland". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=2178, accessed 19 March 2024.]

2178 Book of Common Prayer prescribed for Church of Scotland 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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