Lives Of Alexander Henderson And James Guthrie: With Specimens Of Their Writings (1846)

The book ""Lives of Alexander Henderson and James Guthrie: With Specimens of Their Writings"" was written by Thomas McCrie and published in 1846. It is a biographical work that explores the lives of two important figures in Scottish history, Alexander Henderson and James Guthrie. Henderson was a Scottish theologian and Presbyterian minister who played a key role in the Scottish Reformation. He was a prominent figure in the Church of Scotland and was involved in the drafting of the National Covenant, a document that affirmed the Presbyterian form of church government and rejected the authority of the English monarchy in Scottish religious affairs.Guthrie was also a Presbyterian minister and a prominent figure in the Scottish Reformation. He was a strong advocate for the independence of the Scottish church and was involved in the drafting of the Solemn League and Covenant, a document that united the Presbyterian churches of Scotland and England against the English monarchy.The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these two men, including their religious beliefs, their involvement in the Scottish Reformation, and their political activities. It also includes samples of their writings, which offer insight into their theological and political views.Overall, ""Lives of Alexander Henderson and James Guthrie: With Specimens of Their Writings"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, the Scottish Reformation, or the development of Presbyterianism 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.