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
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, 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
Charles McBride (sometimes known as Charles McBryde; 1853 – 17 December 1903) was a Scottish sculptor active in the second half of the 19th century.
Life
McBride was born in Edinburgh in June 1853.
He lived at 8 Hope Street just off Charlot ...
, stands in New College in
Edinburgh
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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)
Notes
References
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Further reading
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1819 births
1886 deaths
Ministers of the United Presbyterian Church (Scotland)