The Gillespie, George 1613-1648 creator Hetherington, W. M. (William Maxwell) 1803-1865 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2)" by George Gillespie is a collection of theological writings and controversial discourses written in the mid-17th century. This work encapsulates Gillespie's staunch defense of Presbyterian governance over Episcopal practices in the Church of Scotland, focusing on the arguments against the imposition of what he terms "English Popish Ceremonies." The opening of the text introduces readers to Georges Gillespie's significant role in ecclesiastical debates of his time. It details his early life, education, and his determined fight against prelacy within the Church, which culminated in the publication of his influential work "A Dispute Against the English Popish Ceremonies" in 1637. It highlights his trajectory through the Westminster Assembly, where he emerged as a key figure in theological discussions, advocating for a distinct form of church government that championed spiritual liberty and the supremacy of scripture. The initial chapters promise a rigorous examination of church ceremonies' necessity, expediency, lawfulness, and indifferency, setting the stage for an insightful exploration of the tensions between competing theological ideologies of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-10-08 Original publication data not identified Gillespie, George, 1613-1648 Church of Scotland -- History BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26849 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26849 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133619.0 26849