"Principal Cairns" by John Cairns is a biographical narrative reflecting on the life of John Cairns, a significant figure in 19th-century Scottish religious history, with a focus on his early experiences, tracing his family's roots in rural Scotland and illustrating the circumstances that molded his intellectual curiosity and deep theological commitment, recounting his formative years, from his birth in Berwickshire to his education and spiritual development under the guidance of his parents, setting the stage for his future impact on Scottish religious life.
Principal Cairns
By John Cairns
Discover the journey of a young Scottish theologian rising from a humble background to leave an enduring mark on religious thought.
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About the AuthorJohn Cairns (1857–1922) was a United Presbyterian Church minister, writer and biographer. He was born on 13 April 1857 at Stichill in Roxburghshire. He was the son of Rev. David Cairns, United Presbyterian Church minister at Stichill, and of Elizabeth Williamson Smith. He was educated at Edrom Parish School in Berwickshire and at University of Edinburgh where he graduated M.A. in 1878. He trained for the ministry at United Presbyterian College, Edinburgh and at Leipzig University. He wrote a biography of his uncle, John Cairns in the "Famous Scots Series". He died in Edinburgh on 13 May 1922.
John Cairns (1857–1922) was a United Presbyterian Church minister, writer and biographer. He was born on 13 April 1857 at Stichill in Roxburghshire. He was the son of Rev. David Cairns, United Presbyterian Church minister at Stichill, and of Elizabeth Williamson Smith. He was educated at Edrom Parish School in Berwickshire and at University of Edinburgh where he graduated M.A. in 1878. He trained for the ministry at United Presbyterian College, Edinburgh and at Leipzig University. He wrote a biography of his uncle, John Cairns in the "Famous Scots Series". He died in Edinburgh on 13 May 1922.
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