SAMUEL RUTHERFORD
A new biography of the man and his ministry
By Kingsley G. Rendell. Christian Focus. 192 pages
ISBN 1 85792 262 X
Samuel Rutherford! The name evokes widely different responses.
Many can testify to the value and blessing to be found in reading the incomparable Letters of Samuel Rutherford - a book which 'every dying Christian should have under his pillow' according to Alexander Whyte, Scottish preacher and lecturer. Others, however, dismiss Rutherford's writings, finding they cannot cope with his exotic imagery and flowery language. But whichever way one reacts, there is no doubting the interest which this controversial Covenanter still engenders, judging by the number of internet entries under his name.
