The Irish Protestant Churches in the Twentieth Century

Download or read book The Irish Protestant Churches in the Twentieth Century written by Alan Megahey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2000-08-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is unique in recording the history of all the Protestant churches in Ireland in the twentieth century, though with particular focus on the two largest - the Presbyterian and the Church of Ireland. It examines the changes and chances in those churches during a turbulent period in Irish history, relating their development to the wider social and political context. Their structures and beliefs are examined, and their influence both in Ireland and overseas is assessed.