The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Theology

by John Macpherson

Publisher:

Macniven and Wallace

, 1903

Overview

The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Theology consists of six lectures given by John Macpherson, originally delivered in successive sessions to the United Free Colleges of Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Lectures include:

• The Scottish Theology—Its Literature and Its Distinctive Characteristics
• The Idea of the Church and Membership in It
• Church Unity—The Sin of Schism
• Church Purity—Censures and Excommunication
• Church Power—The Jurisdiction Claimed
• What According to Scottish Theology Is of Divine Right

For the entire set, see John Macpherson Collection (6 vols.).

Key Features

• Lectures on church unity, purity, and power
• Analysis of Scottish Theology
• The Scottish doctrine of the divine right

We rise from the perusal of the volume with a quickened sense of the wisdom, learning, and noble constancy of our Scottish forefathers in their defense of the fundamental Reformed doctrine of the Church.

—Princeton Theological Review

Product Details

• Title: The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Theology
• Author: John Macpherson
• Publisher: Macniven and Wallace
• Print Publication Date: 1903
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 228
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Church › History of doctrines; Scotland › Church history
• Resource ID: LLS:DCTSCOTHEOMACPHERSON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T18:19:04Z

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In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

About John Macpherson

John Macpherson (1847–1902) was educated at King’s College, Aberdeen, and at the University of Edinburgh. He served as a pastor at Findhorn, a fishing village in Morayshire. He was an author and notable translator of German Protestant works, including works by J. H. A. Ebrard, J. H. Kurtz, and Emil Schürer.

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Key Features

• Lectures on church unity, purity, and power
• Analysis of Scottish Theology
• The Scottish doctrine of the divine right

We rise from the perusal of the volume with a quickened sense of the wisdom, learning, and noble constancy of our Scottish forefathers in their defense of the fundamental Reformed doctrine of the Church.

—Princeton Theological Review

Product Details

• Title: The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Theology
• Author: John Macpherson
• Publisher: Macniven and Wallace
• Print Publication Date: 1903
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 228
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Church › History of doctrines; Scotland › Church history
• Resource ID: LLS:DCTSCOTHEOMACPHERSON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T18:19:04Z

Benefits of Logos Edition

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

About John Macpherson

John Macpherson (1847–1902) was educated at King’s College, Aberdeen, and at the University of Edinburgh. He served as a pastor at Findhorn, a fishing village in Morayshire. He was an author and notable translator of German Protestant works, including works by J. H. A. Ebrard, J. H. Kurtz, and Emil Schürer.