The King in His Beauty: the Piety of Samuel Rutherford (Profiles in Reformed Spirituality)

The King in His Beauty introduces readers to the life and writings of Samuel Rutherford (1600 1661). Matthew Vogan s biographical introduction traces the significant events of this Scottish theologian s life and guides readers through his writings, focusing on his distinctive insight into Christian experience. In forty-three excerpts drawn from Rutherford s letters, major treatises, catechism, and sermons, readers will discover the depth of Rutherford s compassion, piety, and theological wisdom, all rooted in his unwavering love for Christ.