_Introduction of Christianity._
⭘ Christianity an important factor in the Civilisation of
Scotland――Missionary Efforts of St. Ninian; his Miracles and
Churches――St. Kentigern’s; his difficulties with the King of
Strathclyde; leaves Strathclyde, but afterwards returned――His
Death, Tomb, and Relics――St. Cuthbert
⭘ St. Columba; his early life――His arrival in Iona, and his
labour amongst the Picts; He founded many Monasteries――His
encounters with the Magi and evil-spirits
⭘ The form of Christianity introduced――Columba’s Institution
of Iona: the Buildings, and the Monastic Community and its
Organisation, Divine Service, Priest’s Orders, Interment of
the Dead, Sign of the Cross, Hospitality, Food; Regular Work
of the Columban Community
⭘ Death and Character of Columba――Importance of the Institution
of Iona――Attacked by the Norsemen; Dunkeld the chief Religious
Centre――Influence of the early Saints on the subsequent
religious feelings of the People