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Tables of Contents for Holy Fairs
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
List of Illustrations
ix
Preface to the New Edition
xi
Prospect
3
8
From Reformation to Revival
11
58
Innovations and Legacies in the Age of Reform
11
10
The Rise of a Popular Festival
21
11
Covenanters and Communions
32
9
High Days in Scotland
41
9
The Sacramental Season in Early America
50
9
Communions and Camp Meetings
59
10
A Visible Gospel
69
46
The Historical Interpretation of Ritual
70
6
Preparation, Penitence, and Purification
76
7
Thresholds and Transformations
83
11
Communion and Community
94
21
The Mental World of Pastors and People
115
54
The Recovery of Popular Piety
117
5
Sinners and the Sacrament
122
12
From Diversion to Devotion
134
11
Popular Visions and Ministerial Revisions
145
8
The Rhythms of Piety
153
5
Communion and Consummation
158
11
The Autumn of the Sacramental Season
169
44
Burns and the Blacksmith
170
13
Frequency versus Festivity
183
9
The Reform of the Holy Fair
192
13
Legacies and Laments
205
8
Retrospect
213
8
Notes
221
50
Index
271