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《撒母耳·卢瑟福及其部分通信者》怀特,亚历山大 Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents

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    LECTURES DELIVERED IN ST. GEORGE’S FREE CHURCH EDINBURGH: BY ALEXANDER WHYTE, D.D.
    在爱丁堡圣乔治自由教会发表的讲座:亚历山大·怀特神学博士(D.D.)著。

    Rev Alexander Whyte was a Scottish divine.
    亚历山大·怀特牧师是一位苏格兰神学家。

    He was born at Kirriemuir in Forfarshire and educated at the University of Aberdeen and at New College, Edinburgh.
    他出生于福法尔郡的基里缪尔,并在阿伯丁大学和爱丁堡的新学院受教育。

    “Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents” by Alexander Whyte offers an enlightening exploration into the lives and spiritual journeys of some of the most intriguing figures in 17th-century Scottish religious history.
    亚历山大·怀特所著的《撒母耳·卢瑟福及其通信者》(Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents),对17世纪苏格兰宗教史上一些最引人入胜的人物的生平和属灵旅程进行了富有启发性的探索。

    This collection of lectures, originally delivered in St. George’s Free Church, Edinburgh, explores the correspondence between Samuel Rutherford, a key figure of the Scottish Reformation, and his diverse circle of correspondents, revealing the depth of religious thought and personal struggle within this historic period.
    这本讲座集最初是在爱丁堡圣乔治自由教会发表的,探讨了苏格兰宗教改革的关键人物撒母耳·卢瑟福与其各色通信者之间的书信往来,揭示了这一历史时期内宗教思想的深度和个人的挣扎。

    The book is thoughtfully divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different correspondent of Rutherford, ranging from notable figures like Marion M’Naught and Lady Kenmure to influential personalities like Lady Cardoness and Lady Culross.
    这本书经过深思熟虑分为若干章,每一章都致力于介绍卢瑟福的一位不同的通信者,从玛丽昂·麦克诺特(Marion M’Naught)和肯缪尔夫人(Lady Kenmure)等知名人物,到卡多内斯夫人(Lady Cardoness)和库尔罗斯夫人(Lady Culross)等有影响力的人物。

    These chapters not only highlight Rutherford’s spiritual guidance and theological insights but also offer a glimpse into the personal lives, trials, and spiritual battles of his correspondents.
    这些章节不仅突出了卢瑟福的属灵指导和神学洞见,而且还让人得以一窥他的通信者们的个人生活、试炼和属灵争战。

    Whyte’s work stands out for its ability to weave historical facts with the emotional and spiritual threads that connect Rutherford to each of his correspondents.
    怀特作品的突出之处在于,他能够将历史事实与连接卢瑟福及其每一位通信者的情感和属灵线索编织在一起。

    The book shines a light on the enduring relevance of Rutherford’s letters, which, beyond their historical context, speak to the timeless struggles of faith, doubt, perseverance, and the search for divine grace.
    这本书照亮了卢瑟福书信的持久意义,这些书信超越了其历史背景,诉说着关于信仰、怀疑、坚忍以及寻求神圣恩典的永恒挣扎。

    Through detailed analysis and heartfelt commentary, Whyte presents “Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents” as not just a historical account, but as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the personal quest for spiritual understanding.
    通过详尽的分析和发自内心的评论,怀特呈现出《撒母耳·卢瑟福及其通信者》不仅是一份历史记载,更是对信仰的持久力量和个人寻求属灵理解的见证。

    This book will draw readers into the rich tapestry of Scottish religious history, offering insights into the complex interplay between historical events and personal spirituality.
    这本书将吸引读者进入苏格兰宗教历史的丰富画卷中,提供对历史事件与个人灵性之间复杂相互作用的洞见。

    It is a must-read for those interested in the Scottish Reformation, the power of epistolary relationships in spiritual growth, and the timeless nature of human quest for divine connection.
    对于那些对苏格兰宗教改革、书信关系在属灵成长中的力量以及人类寻求与神连接的永恒本质感兴趣的人来说,这是一本必读之书。

    Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author.
    撒母耳·卢瑟福(1600-1661)是苏格兰长老会神学家和作家。

    He was one of the Scottish Commissioners to the Westminster Assembly.
    他是威斯敏斯特会议的苏格兰专员之一。

    Born in the village of Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Rutherford was educated at Edinburgh University, where he became in 1623 Regent of Humanity (Professor of Latin).
    卢瑟福出生于罗克斯堡郡的尼斯比特村,在爱丁堡大学受教育,并于1623年成为那里的人文学科摄政(拉丁语教授)。

    In 1627 he was settled as minister of Anwoth in Galloway, from where he was banished to Aberdeen for nonconformity.
    1627年,他就任加洛韦安沃思的牧师,后因不从国教(nonconformity)从那里被流放到阿伯丁。

    His patron in Galloway was John Gordon, 1st Viscount of Kenmure.
    他在加洛韦的赞助人是肯缪尔第一子爵约翰·戈登(John Gordon)。

    On the re-establishment of Presbytery in 1638 he was made Professor of Divinity at St. Andrews, and in 1651 Rector of St. Mary’s College there.
    在1638年长老会体制重建时,他被任命为圣安德鲁斯大学的神学教授,并于1651年担任该校圣玛丽学院的院长。

    At the Restoration he was deprived of all his offices.
    在王政复辟时期,他被剥夺了所有的职务。

    Not only should you read Whyte’s classic work on Rutherford’s letters, but then you ought to to read Rutherford’s Letters, which may drastically impact the trajectory of your spiritual life.
    你不仅应该阅读怀特关于卢瑟福书信的经典著作,而且之后应当阅读《卢瑟福书信集》(Rutherford’s Letters),这可能会彻底改变你属灵生命的轨迹。

    Moreover, through Whyte, and then incidentally, Rutherford, it may open your eyes to other Puritans; and thus, your journey to understand the Puritans.
    此外,通过怀特,进而附带通过卢瑟福,可能会开启你的眼界去认识其他清教徒;从而开启你了解清教徒的旅程。


    Table of Contents
    目录

    I. JOSHUA REDIVIVUS
    一、复活的约书亚

    II. SAMUEL RUTHERFORD AND SOME OF HIS EXTREMES
    二、撒母耳·卢瑟福及其一些极端

    III. MARION M’NAUGHT
    三、玛丽昂·麦克诺特(Marion M’Naught)

    IV. LADY KENMURE
    四、肯缪尔夫人(Lady Kenmure)

    V. LADY CARDONESS
    五、卡多内斯夫人(Lady Cardoness)

    VI. LADY CULROSS
    六、库尔罗斯夫人(Lady Culross)

    VII. LADY BOYD
    七、博伊德夫人(Lady Boyd)

    VIII. LADY ROBERTLAND
    八、罗伯特兰夫人(Lady Robertland)

    IX. JEAN BROWN
    九、简·布朗(Jean Brown)

    X. JOHN GORDON OF CARDONESS, THE YOUNGER
    十、小卡多内斯的约翰·戈登(John Gordon)

    XI. ALEXANDER GORDON OF EARLSTON
    十一、厄尔斯顿的亚历山大·戈登(Alexander Gordon)

    XII. WILLIAM GORDON, YOUNGER OF EARLSTON
    十二、小厄尔斯顿的威廉·戈登(William Gordon)

    XIII. ROBERT GORDON OF KNOCKBREX
    十三、诺克布雷克斯的罗伯特·戈登(Robert Gordon)

    XIV. JOHN GORDON OF RUSCO
    十四、拉斯科的约翰·戈登(John Gordon)

    XV. BAILIE JOHN KENNEDY
    十五、行政官约翰·肯尼迪(Bailie John Kennedy)

    XVI. JAMES GUTHRIE
    十六、詹姆斯·格思里(James Guthrie)

    XVII. WILLIAM GUTHRIE
    十七、威廉·格思里(William Guthrie)

    XVIII. GEORGE GILLESPIE
    十八、乔治·吉莱斯皮(George Gillespie)

    XIX. JOHN FERGUSHILL
    十九、约翰·弗格希尔(John Fergushill)

    XX. JAMES BAUTIE, STUDENT OF DIVINITY
    二十、神学生詹姆斯·鲍蒂(James Bautie)

    XXI. JOHN MEINE, JUNIOR, STUDENT OF DIVINITY
    二十一、神学生小约翰·迈因(John Meine)

    XXII. ALEXANDER BRODIE OF BRODIE
    二十二、布罗迪的亚历山大·布罗迪(Alexander Brodie)

    XXIII. JOHN FLEMING, BAILIE OF LEITH
    二十三、利斯的行政官约翰·弗莱明(John Fleming)

    XXIV. THE PARISHIONERS OF KILMACOLM
    二十四、基尔马科姆(Kilmacolm)的教区居民