Invaluable wisdom for the beginning theologian is imparted in this 98-page sampling of seven class lectures which come from a larger work: Theological Lectures (1878) by William Cunningham (1805-1861), rightly numbered among the greatest of the Scottish theologians. Upon the death of Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847), he was appointed Principal of New College, Edinburgh. He is the author of several notable volumes including Historical Theology: Edited and annotated.