The First Book of the Irenicum of John Forbes of Corse
A Contribution to the Theology of Re-union

Originally published in 1923, this book contains an English translation of the first book of the Irenicum of John Forbes.

John Forbes (Author), Edward Gordon Selwyn (Edited and translated by)

9781107432116, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 September 2014

268 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 cm, 0.27 kg

Originally published in 1923, this book contains an English translation of the first book of the Irenicum of John Forbes, in which he defends the Five Articles of Perth, which were instituted under the Stuart kings in order to bring the Church of Scotland into line with Anglican religious practice. Selwyn provides a detailed introduction to the historical, biographical and literary background of Forbes' work, as well as appendices in which Forbes' ideas are more thoroughly analysed and explained. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Scottish Christianity or the work of John Forbes.

Introduction
Analysis of the Irenicum, book I
Lunan's problems
Irenicum, book I: translation and notes
Appendix I. On chapters XII-XIV and their bearing to-day
Appendix II. Eucharistic symbolism and adoration
Appendix III. A note on confirmation
Index.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB]