Scottish minister · theologian · Reformed Orthodoxy

Samuel Rutherford

Born: c. 1600
Died: 1661

Scottish Presbyterian minister, theologian, and Westminster divine whose writings address covenant, church government, political authority, pastoral care, and Christian devotion.

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Lex, Rex: The Law and the Prince1644
The Divine Right of Church-Government and Excommunication1646

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Lex, Rex: The Law and the Prince

Containing the Reasons and Causes of the most necessary Defensive Wars of the Kingdom of SCOTLAND, and of their Expedition for the ayd and help of their dear Brethren of ENGLAND.

1644Political theologyRead

The Divine Right of Church-Government and Excommunication

Rutherford defends the church’s distinct spiritual government, examines civil authority in religion, and concludes with a sustained dispute on scandal and Christian liberty.

1646EcclesiologyRead