The Abbey Of Paisley

This detailed study of Paisley Abbey provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of medieval Scotland. The author, a noted historian and clergyman, covers the abbey's founding, development, and eventual decline, as well as its role in Scottish politics and society. The book includes many rare and valuable documents and is an essential resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1878. The importance of the Abbey in the history of Scotland is established through a review of monastic history, the foundation of the Priory which became the Abbey, the early kings of Scotland, the accession of the Stewarts and associated royal patronage, and the later Abbots. After the Dissolution, Paisley's role in subsequent Scottish Church history includes consideration of the Covenant and of Witchcraft.