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Wow, what a guy.... Orphaned, shepherd boy, who taught himself Greek and Hebrew by himself. Almost rejected from the ministry as such self learning was seen as so incredible it must have been the work of the Devil.... Eventually accepted into ministry as part of the Free Church of Scotland (The Marrow-men). Eventually becoming a Professor and training scores for the ministry. Author of over 27 books, and 2 sons in the ministry. A true grasp on the New Covenant, and as he approached the end of his life, constantly realised the design of his sin, and the glory of his salvation....
A truly moving and inspiring story to hold on and to hold out Christ and all of his benefits as the one who is our wisdom,holiness and redemption. Recommended.
John Brown of Haddington was a remarkable Scottish pastor-scholar in the 1700s. This biography from 1918 is the fullest account we have of his life and ministry. Brown's "Apology for the More Frequent Administration of the Lord's Supper" was one of the sources I dealt with in my PhD dissertation, and was one of the more cogently argued treatments that I surveyed.
The book provides an interesting overview of the life of Brown of Haddington. Readers will find the sometimes floral language used either a delight or a struggle. Unsurprisingly, given the author, a critical analysis of Brown or his theology has not been undertaken; instead the book assumes the Marrow doctrine to be correct and the position of the Secession Church to be legitimate. The volume is rather more successful in illustrating the personal characteristics, likes and dislikes of Brown.