by Alexander Whyte
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LECTURES DELIVERED IN ST. GEORGE'S FREE CHURCH EDINBURGH: BY ALEXANDER WHYTE, D.D.
Rev Alexander Whyte was a Scottish divine. He was born at Kirriemuir in Forfarshire and educated at the University of Aberdeen and at New College, Edinburgh.
"Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents" by Alexander Whyte offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and spiritual journeys of some of the most intriguing figures in 17th-century Scottish religious history. This collection of lectures, originally delivered in St. George's Free Church, Edinburgh, explores the correspondence between Samuel Rutherford, a key figure of the Scottish Reformation, and his diverse circle of correspondents, revealing the depth of religious thought and personal struggle within this historic period.
The book is thoughtfully divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different correspondent of Rutherford, ranging from notable figures like Marion M'Naught and Lady Kenmure to influential personalities like Lady Cardoness and Lady Culross. These chapters not only highlight Rutherford's spiritual guidance and theological insights but also offer a glimpse into the personal lives, trials, and spiritual battles of his correspondents.
Whyte's work stands out for its ability to weave historical facts with the emotional and spiritual threads that connect Rutherford to each of his correspondents. The book shines a light on the enduring relevance of Rutherford's letters, which, beyond their historical context, speak to the timeless struggles of faith, doubt, perseverance, and the search for divine grace.
Through detailed analysis and heartfelt commentary, Whyte presents "Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents" as not just a historical account, but as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the personal quest for spiritual understanding. This book will draw readers into the rich tapestry of Scottish religious history, offering insights into the complex interplay between historical events and personal spirituality. It is a must-read for those interested in the Scottish Reformation, the power of epistolary relationships in spiritual growth, and the timeless nature of human quest for divine connection.
Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author. He was one of the Scottish Commissioners to the Westminster Assembly. Born in the village of Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Rutherford was educated at Edinburgh University, where he became in 1623 Regent of Humanity (Professor of Latin). In 1627 he was settled as minister of Anwoth in Galloway, from where he was banished to Aberdeen for nonconformity. His patron in Galloway was John Gordon, 1st Viscount of Kenmure. On the re-establishment of Presbytery in 1638 he was made Professor of Divinity at St. Andrews, and in 1651 Rector of St. Mary's College there. At the Restoration he was deprived of all his offices.
Not only should you read Whyte’s classic work on Rutherford’s letters, but then you ought to to read Rutherford's Letters, which may drastically impact the trajectory of your spiritual life. Moreover, through Whyte, and then incidentally, Rutherford, it may open your eyes to other Puritans; and thus, your journey to understand the Puritans.
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Table of Contents
I. JOSHUA REDIVIVUS
II. SAMUEL RUTHERFORD AND SOME OF HIS EXTREMES
III. MARION M'NAUGHT
IV. LADY KENMURE
V. LADY CARDONESS
VI. LADY CULROSS
VII. LADY BOYD
VIII. LADY ROBERTLAND
IX. JEAN BROWN
X. JOHN GORDON OF CARDONESS, THE YOUNGER
XI. ALEXANDER GORDON OF EARLSTON
XII. WILLIAM GORDON, YOUNGER OF EARLSTON
XIII. ROBERT GORDON OF KNOCKBREX
XIV. JOHN GORDON OF RUSCO
XV. BAILIE JOHN KENNEDY
XVI. JAMES GUTHRIE
XVII. WILLIAM GUTHRIE
XVIII. GEORGE GILLESPIE
XIX. JOHN FERGUSHILL
XX. JAMES BAUTIE, STUDENT OF DIVINITY
XXI. JOHN MEINE, JUNIOR, STUDENT OF DIVINITY
XXII. ALEXANDER BRODIE OF BRODIE
XXIII. JOHN FLEMING, BAILIE OF LEITH
XXIV. THE PARISHIONERS OF KILMACOLM