Works of Hugh Binning, The - Hardcover

Hugh Binning

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 187761145X ISBN 13: 9781877611452

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Publications, 2021

Synopsis

Hugh Binning (1627-1653) lived at a time when politics and religion were inexorably intertwined. Binning trained as a Philosopher - believing that philosophy was the servant of theology but that both should be taught in parallel. Binning's writing forms an important bridge between the 17th century, when philosophy in Scotland was heavily dominated by Calvinism, and the 18th century when there was a greater degree of independence between theology and allied philosophy. Of his speaking style, it was said: "There is originality without any affectation, a rich imagination, without anything fanciful or extravert, the utmost simplicity, without a thing mean or trifling." - The Religious Magazine, 1830

Table of Contents:

Preface by the Editor

The Life of Mr. Hugh Binning

1. The Common Principles of the Christian Religion
2. The Sinner's Sanctuary
3. Fellowship with God
4. Heart Humiliation
5. A Useful Case of Conscience
6. A Treatise of Christian Love
7. Sermons on the Most Important Subjects of Practical Religion

About this title

About the Author

Hugh Binning (1627-1653) was a Scottish Covenanter who served as a professor at the University of Glasgow and a minister of Govan. Hugh showed great promise as a student from a young age, he entered Glasgow University at the age of 14 and finished his master's degree and had become a professor of philosophy at the University by the time he was 19 years old. 2 years later he married Barbara Simpson, the daughter of a minister from Ireland, and they had a son, John. The call to the ministry was strong, though, and so he set to learn theology. When 22 he took up the pastorate at Govan where he served until his death from consumption, aged 26. All of his writings were collected posthumously.

Edition details

• Publisher: Reformation Heritage Publications
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 187761145X
• ISBN 13: 9781877611452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 720