Publisher's Synopsis
""Samuel Rutherford"" is a biography of the Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author Samuel Rutherford, written by Andrew Thomson and first published in 1884. The book covers Rutherford's life from his birth in 1600 to his death in 1661, focusing on his education, career as a minister, and his involvement in the Scottish Covenanters movement. Thomson provides an in-depth analysis of Rutherford's theological beliefs and his contributions to the development of Presbyterianism in Scotland. The book also includes extracts from Rutherford's letters, which are considered some of the finest examples of devotional literature in the English language. Overall, ""Samuel Rutherford"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of Scotland's most influential religious figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.