Biographical Sketches Of The Founder And Principal Alumni Of The Log College

by Archibald Alexander (Editor)

""Biographical Sketches of the Founder and Principal Alumni of the Log College"" is a book written by Alexander Archibald, which provides a comprehensive account of the lives of the founder and the principal alumni of the Log College. The Log College was a theological seminary founded in Pennsylvania in the early 18th century, which played a significant role in the development of Presbyterianism in America.The book begins with a detailed biography of William Tennent, the founder of the Log College, who was a Scottish immigrant and a Presbyterian minister. The author describes Tennent's early life, his religious beliefs, and his journey to America. The book also includes a detailed account of the establishment of the Log College, its curriculum, and its impact on the Presbyterian Church in America.The second part of the book focuses on the principal alumni of the Log College, including Samuel Blair, Samuel Davies, John Rodgers, and William Robinson. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, their religious beliefs, and their contributions to the Presbyterian Church in America.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Presbyterianism in America, as well as for those interested in the history of theological education in America. It provides a detailed account of the lives and contributions of some of the most important figures in the history of Presbyterianism in America, and offers insights into the development of theological education in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

280 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2015

About the author

Archibald Alexander (April 17, 1772 – October 22, 1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 9 years as the President of Hampden–Sydney College in Virginia and for 39 years as Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor from 1812 to 1851.