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"" is a collection of letters written by Samuel Rutherford, a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and pastor who lived in the 17th century. The letters are selected from his correspondence with family, friends, and fellow clergymen, and cover a wide range of topics, including theology, politics, personal struggles, and pastoral advice. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Rutherford's life, providing context for his letters and highlighting his significant contributions to the Scottish Reformation. Originally published in 1863, this edition is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Scotland.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.