Samuel Rutherford (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Andrew Thomson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266239927 ISBN 13: 9780266239925

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, immersive biography of Samuel Rutherford and his era.

This volume presents Rutherford as a pivotal Scottish preacher, pastor, and confessor, tracing how his early life in Teviotdale and his education shaped a life deeply engaged with faith and public life. It situates his story against the backdrop of the Westminster Assembly and the turbulent religious politics of 17th-century Britain.

In accessible narrative, the book surveys Rutherford’s beginnings—from a farm family to a scholar at the University of Edinburgh and a Latin professor—and reflects on the personal trials that influenced his spiritual journey. It also highlights his friendships and rivalries within the Assembly, including his debates with Independents and his enduring commitment to a church governed by its own officers rather than by civil authorities. Drawing on letters and contemporary sources, the work offers a measured portrait of a man whose life intersected with major religious events and debates of his time.

• Learn how Rutherford’s early experiences informed his steadfast faith and intellectual leadership.
• Understand the key debates at the Westminster Assembly and Rutherford’s role in them.
• See how biographers and historians piece together his life from letters, records, and contemporary accounts.
• Explore the historical context of Scottish religion and its influence on wider church history.

Ideal for readers of religious biography, Scottish church history, and studies of the Westminster era.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Thompson is a freelance author and music critic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266239927
• ISBN 13: 9780266239925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 202