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The Solemn League and Covenant: Scotland's Pledge That Changed a Nation
When Scotland signed the National Covenant in 1638, it wasn't just a religious document—it was a revolutionary act that would tear apart three kingdoms. This episode explores the rise of the Covenanters, their dramatic signing of the National Covenant at Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, and how their fight to preserve Presbyterianism led to the Bishops' Wars, the Cromwellian occupation of Scotland, and the execution of a king. We trace the journey from Charles I's ill-fated attempt to impose a new Prayer Book on Scotland in 1637—sparked by Jenny Geddes throwing a stool in St…
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