Letters Of The Reverend Samuel Rutherford: With A Sketch Of His Life (1863)

The book ""Letters Of The Reverend Samuel Rutherford: With A Sketch Of His Life (1863)"" is a collection of letters written by Samuel Rutherford, a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and pastor who lived in the 17th century. The letters are addressed to various individuals, including friends, family members, and fellow ministers, and cover a wide range of topics, such as theology, pastoral care, politics, and personal matters.In addition to the letters, the book also includes a sketch of Rutherford's life, which provides background information on his upbringing, education, and career as a minister. The sketch also highlights some of the key events and controversies of Rutherford's life, such as his involvement in the Scottish Covenanters movement and his trial for treason.Overall, ""Letters Of The Reverend Samuel Rutherford"" offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of a prominent figure in Scottish Presbyterianism during a tumultuous period of history. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of theology, history, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the life and legacy of Samuel Rutherford.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.