Scottish Gods: Religion in Modern Scotland 1900-2012

by Steve Bruce

Book Overview

Steve Bruce here presents a highly readable account of the changing nature and place of religion in Scotland in an increasingly irreligious society. In 1900 Scotland was a largely Presbyterian country and the Christian churches were a major social force. Now less than 10 per cent of Scots attend church. As religion has declined, it has become more varied: Catholicism has grown as have Charismatic Christian fellowships; Buddhist and Hindu themes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748682899
• ISBN13: 9780748682898
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"