The Letters Of Samuel Rutherford - Hardcover

Rutherford, Samuel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258050587 ISBN 13: 9781258050580

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

The Letters of Samuel Rutherford is a collection of personal letters written by the Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian Samuel Rutherford. The book contains over 200 letters written by Rutherford to his friends, family, and fellow ministers during the 17th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics including theology, pastoral care, church government, and personal struggles. Rutherford's letters are known for their warmth, wisdom, and spiritual insight, and have been highly regarded by Christians of all denominations for centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Presbyterianism, the Scottish Reformation, and the development of Protestant theology.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.

About this title

About the Author

Samuel Rutherford (1600 1661) was a Scottish minister and covenanter best known for his political book, "Lex Rex; or, The Law and the Prince", for which he was charged with high treason and imprisoned. The book argued for limited government, as well as limitations on the current idea of the divine right of kings.

Review

'When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford's letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere men.' --Charles Spurgeon

'Surprising though it may seem in a world of large books, of all those owned by our family this may be the one we have most often lent or quoted to friends.' --Sinclair B. Ferguson

'Apart form the Bible, "such a book as Mr. Rutherford's Letters the world never saw the like."' --Richard Baxter

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258050587
• ISBN 13: 9781258050580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 478
• Editor: Gaebelein Frank Ely