Archibald Bruce

Archibald Bruce (1746–1816), was a Scottish theological writer.

Life

Bruce was born at Broomhall, Stirlingshire, and, after studying at the University of Glasgow, was ordained, in 1768, minister of the Associate (Anti-burgher) congregation of Whitburn. In 1786 he was appointed professor of divinity by the General Associate Synod, and continued to hold that office till 1806. Being dissatisfied with the action of his synod, he left it and formed, along with three others, the 'Constitutional Associate Presbytery' this led to a sentence of deposition being passed on him by the former body. He died 28 February 1816.

Writings

Bruce's major writings were:

References

     This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Bruce, Archibald". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. 

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