Letters Of The Reverend Samuel Rutherford: Principal And Professor Of Divinity At St. Andrews, 1639-1661 (1881)

Letters of the Reverend Samuel Rutherford is a collection of personal letters written by Samuel Rutherford, a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and pastor who served as Principal and Professor of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews from 1639 to 1661. The letters were compiled and published in 1881, and offer a glimpse into Rutherford's life and the religious and political climate of Scotland during the mid-17th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including theology, church governance, personal relationships, and political events such as the English Civil War and the execution of Charles I. Rutherford's letters are known for their eloquence and passion, and have been praised for their literary and historical value. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, religious studies, or the history of 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.

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.