Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies): A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots WorthiesGood Press, 3. dec. 2019 - 698 strani 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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SCOTS WORTHIES | |
The Life of Mr George Wishart | |
The Life of Mr Walter Mill | |
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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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