Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies): A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies

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John Howie's 'Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies)' is a seminal work chronicling the lives of notable Scottish figures who have made significant contributions to the Reformed faith. Written in a biographical style, the book provides a window into the religious and political landscape of Scotland during the tumultuous seventeenth century. Howie's prose is characterized by its precision and attention to detail, making the book a valuable resource for scholars of Scottish history and theology. The author's firsthand accounts of the trials and triumphs of these 'Scots Worthies' offer a compelling narrative that sheds light on their enduring influence on Scottish religious identity. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, Howie brings to life the struggles and accomplishments of these remarkable individuals, making 'Biographia Scoticana' a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Scottish Reformation and the lives of its most esteemed figures.
 

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And of Zion it shall be said This and that man was born in her Psal lxxxvii
OR A BRIEF HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE LIVES CHARACTERS
SCOTS WORTHIES
The Life of Mr George Wishart
The Life of Mr Walter Mill
Entered in StationersHall according to Act
The Life of Mr John Knox
TOGETHER WITH
An Appendix containing a short historical Hint of the wicked Lives
The Life of Mr Robert Blair
The Life of Mr Hugh MKail
The Life of Mr John Semple
The Life of Mr John Welwood
The Life of Mr Richard Cameron
The Life of Robert Ker of Kersland
The Life of Mr Walter Smith

The Life of Mr George Buchanan
The Life of Mr John Davidson
The Life of Mr Patrick Simpson
The Life of Mr Robert Boyd
The Life of John Gordon Viscount Kenmuir
The Life of Mr Robert Cunningham
The Life of Mr George Gillespie
The Life of Mr Hugh Binning
The Life of Mr Samuel Rutherford
The Life of Mr James Guthrie
The Life of Mr Robert Bailey
AS ALSO
The Life of Sir Archibald Johnston Lord Warriston
The Life of Mr William Guthrie
The Life of Mr Robert MWard
The Life of John Nisbet of Hardhill
The Life of Mr Alexander Peden
The Life of Mr John Blackadder
The Life of Mr Alexander Moncrief
The Life of Mr Robert Fleming
The Life of Mr John Dickson
The Life of Mr William Vetch
The Life of John Balfour of Kinloch
PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription In Two Octavo Volumes
BY JOHN HOWIE
THE SUBSCRIBERS
PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription In One large Octavo Volume

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