God, The Poet And The Devil

Understanding the integral role of Christianity in eighteenth-century Scottish life is key to understanding the enigma that is Robert Burns. Equally, the poetry of Burns provides penetrating insights into religious life in Scotland and religion in general.

Reviews

• "[This] compelling read opens up new doors to the understanding of our National Bard... A must for everyone who wants to know more about Burns and his personal relationships, his relationship with society and his faith." Rt. Hon. George Grubb, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh
• "A thoughful book about the faith of a highly gifted and often troubled man, whose poetry and prose are part of Scotland's literary heritage." The Scots Magazine
• "This wise, affectionate and honest portrait of Robert Burns places him firmly in the great Scottish tradition of Christian humanism. Beautifully and clearly written, I read it in one sitting, with joy." Richard Holloway
• "By exploring his religious and cultural hinterland, the book reveals the full emotional and intellectual palette of Burns's poetry. It's whetted my appetite for discovering more about the remarkable man hiding behind the haggis." Alison Elliot