Evangelicalism And National Identity In Ulster 1921-1998

Introduction
Part 1. Nationalism, Identity, And Unionism
1. Of Nations And Nationalism
2. National Identity And The Appeal Of Nationalism
3. Paradise Lost?: The Rise And Fall Of Ulster Unionism
Part 2. Shades Of Orange: Differing Versions Of Ulster Evangelicalism
4. Gospel Truth: Describing Evangelicalism
5. Marching Backwards: The World Of Orangeism
6. Ourselves Alone: Paisleyism And The Politics Of Purity
7. Generating Distance?: The Changing Identity Of Irish Presbyterianism
8. A Balancing Act: The Evangelicals Of ECONI Conclusion

Additional Info
Evangelical Protestantism in Ulster is the most influential and historically significant sector of Christianity in Northern Ireland. It is often associated only with the controversial figure of Ian Paisley, but this book includes fresh analysis of a spectrum of Evangelical opinion. Covering the period from Partition in 1921 to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Patrick Mitchel explores why and how Evangelical Christians are deeply divided over politics, national identity, and the current Peace Process. The result is an original and significant study that provides an invaluable guide to understanding both the past and contemporary mindset of Ulster Protestantism.