Archibald Bruce
Archibald Bruce may refer to: * Archibald Bruce (writer), Scottish theological writer * Archibald Bruce (mineralogist) Archibald Bruce (February 1777 – February 22, 1818) was an American physician and mineralogist. Biography Bruce was born in New York City in February 1777 and graduated from Columbia College in 1795 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. His fa ...

Archibald Bruce (writer)
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 Thomas M'Crie the Elder and two others, the 'Auld Licht' Anti-Burgher ' 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: * ''The Kirkiad, or the Golden Age of the Church of Scotland', a satirical poem, 1774. * ''Free Thoughts on the Toleration of Popery'', 1780. * ''Annus Secularis'', the centenary of the revolution 1788, a long dissertation on religious festivals. * ''Queries'', on the comme ...
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