Presbyterianism

by John Macpherson

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, n.d.

Overview

In the introduction to Presbyterianism, John Macpherson explains the various forms of church polity, the distinctive principles of Presbyterianism, the divine right of Presbytery, and the literature of Presbyterianism. The book is then divided into two parts: “Office and Office-Bearers in the Presbyterian Church,” where Macpherson defines the roles of elders, teachers, and deacons; and “Constitution and Gradation of Courts in the Presbyterian Church,” in which the functions of the several church courts are examined.

Key Features

• Details the varoius forms of church polity
• Elucidates the distinctive principles of Presbyterianism
• Details Presbyterian polity

It would be well if every officer and intelligent member of our Church would read this book.

—The Presbyterian Review

Product Details

• Title: Presbyterianism
• Author: John Macpherson
• Series: Handbooks for Bible Classes
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Print Publication Date: n.d.
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 154
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Presbyterian Church
• Resource ID: LLS:PRESBYMACPHERSON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:11:57Z

About John Macpherson

John Macpherson (1847–1902) was educated at King’s College, Aberdeen, and at the University of Edinburgh. He served as a pastor at Findhorn, a fishing village in Morayshire. He was an author and notable translator of German Protestant works, including works by J. H. A. Ebrard, J. H. Kurtz, and Emil Schürer.