Alexander henderson obituary
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Alexander henderson obituary
Alexander Henderson (theologian)
Scottish theologian
Alexander Henderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1583 Guthrie, in the Fife parish of Creich |
| Died | 19 August 1646 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, author, reformer |
| Notable work | The Government and Order of the Church of Scotland (1641) |
| Spouse | none |
| Theological work | |
| Tradition or movement | Presbyterianism |
Alexander Henderson (c. 1583 – 19 August 1646) was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period.
He is considered the second founder of the Reformed Church in Scotland. He was one of the most eminent ministers of the Church of Scotland in the most important period of her history, namely, previous to the middle of the seventeenth century.[2]
Alexander Henderson was born in 1583, and studied at the University of St.
Andrews. He was, through the influence of Archbishop Gladstanes, presented to the church living of Leuchars, Fif