From the Marrow Men to the Moderates: Scottish Theology 1700-1800
ISBN: 9781527110489Donald Macleod is our reliable guide through all dissentions and disagreements of the eighteenth century. Drawing attention to the major characters of the period and gives a faithful account of the theological discussions, including the social, economic, ethnic, and personal factors involved. He also subjects these discussions to theological evaluation. A fascinating look at a crucial period for anyone with an interest in theological history.
Author: Donald Macleod (1940-2023) was the Principal of the Free Church of Scotland College, Edinburgh until 2010. Regarded as one of Britain's most prominent theologians he wrote extensively on a wide range of issues. Endorsements: Anyone interested in the rich and consequential history of the Scottish church will benefit immensely from this well-written, deeply learned, carefully judicious, and engrossing work. It is superb from start to finish. Surely, this series of volumes is destined to become a standard work in the field of Scottish ecclesiastical history and theology. This is Scottish Church history and theology as only the late Donald Macleod could tell it. In these to-be-treasured pages his unmatched knowledge of Scotland's pastor-theologians combines with an obvious love for both them and their theology. What you are thus holding is not only the mature assessment of a crucial era in Scottish church history and theology by one of Scotland's most important contemporary theologians but his last word.
--Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina
--Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi
--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary
Additional Information:
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 355 |
| Publisher: | Christian Focus Publications |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |