John Ker
Scottish ecclesiastical writer and minister
About John Ker
Lived 1819 – 1886 (aged 66–67).
John Ker (1819–1886) was a Scottish ecclesiastical writer and minister in the United Presbyterian Church.
Biography Ker was born in Tweedmuir 1819. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, he then spent some time in Germany in post-graduate work. He became pastor of East Campbell Church, Glasgow, in 1851; and in 1876 was appointed professor of practical training in the United Presbyterian Theological Hall. He died in 1886.
Memorials A marble bust of Ker, sculpted by Charles McBride, stands in New College in Edinburgh
Works Among his published works are: Sermons (1868–88) The Psalms in History and Biography (1886) Scottish Nationality (1887) The History of Preaching (1888) Letters (1890)
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Who was John Ker?
Scottish ecclesiastical writer and minister
When was John Ker born?
John Ker was born in 1819.
When did John Ker die?
John Ker died in 1886.
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· DBpedia: John Ker (minister)
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