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Settlements, Violent

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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took place when a patron in Scotland presented a clergyman whom the people would not have, but whom the ecclesiastical courts were determined, in spite of all opposition, to ordain. In such cases the parish sometimes rose to oppose the settlement by force, and obstructed the presbytery. The military were occasionally called to protect the presbytery. Such scenes happened in many parts of the country.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Settlements, Violent'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/settlements-violent.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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