A Scribe Well-Trained: Archibald Alexander and the Life of Piety (Profiles In Reformed Spirituality)

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A Scribe Well–Trained acquaints us with the life and writings of Princeton Theological Seminary’s founding professor, Archibald Alexander (1772—1851). In the opening biographical sketch, James M. Garretson introduces us to the things that influenced Alexander and how he sought to cultivate godliness in himself, the men he trained, and people to whom he ministered. Garretson reinforces this through fifty–six short excerpts from across the published writings of Alexander, allowing us to experience firsthand the richness of ‘Old Princeton’ spirituality.

About the Editor

James M. Garretson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and the author of Princeton and Preaching: Archibald Alexander and the Christian Ministry.

About the Author

Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) was a godly and gifted man whom the Lord raised up to lay the foundation of Princeton Theological Seminary in 1812.