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John Ker (minister)

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John Ker (1819–1886) was a Scottish ecclesiastical writer and minister in the United Presbyterian Church.

Biography

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Ker was born in Tweedmuir 1819. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, he then spent some time in Germany in post-graduate work. He became pastor of East Campbell Church, Glasgow, in 1851; and in 1876 was appointed professor of practical training in the United Presbyterian Theological Hall. He died in 1886.[1]

Memorials

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A marble bust of Ker, sculpted by Charles McBride, stands in New College in Edinburgh[2]

Works

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Among his published works are:[1]

  • Sermons (1868–88)
  • The Psalms in History and Biography (1886)
  • Scottish Nationality (1887)
  • The History of Preaching (1888)
  • Letters (1890)

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Rines 1920.
  2. ^ "PMSA NRP: Work Record Ref: EDIN0879 - Bust of Sir James Forrest" (PDF). rcahms.gov.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2021.

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Further reading

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