The Life of Henry Drummond

The Life of Henry Drummond is a biography written by George Adam Smith that chronicles the life of Henry Drummond, a Scottish evangelist, writer, and lecturer who lived from 1851 to 1897. The book provides a detailed account of Drummond's upbringing, education, and career, as well as his religious beliefs and contributions to the field of theology.The biography begins with Drummond's childhood in Stirling, Scotland, where he was raised by a devoutly religious family. It then follows his journey to Edinburgh University, where he studied science and became interested in the relationship between science and religion. After graduation, Drummond began a career as a lecturer and writer, focusing on topics such as natural law, evolution, and spiritual growth.The book also explores Drummond's religious beliefs, which were influenced by his experiences as a missionary in Africa and his interactions with other prominent theologians of his time. Drummond's most famous work, The Greatest Thing in the World, is also discussed in detail, as it encapsulates his belief in the power of love and its ability to transform individuals and society as a whole.Throughout the biography, Smith provides a nuanced portrait of Drummond, highlighting his strengths as well as his flaws. He also contextualizes Drummond's life within the broader social and political context of the late 19th century, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that faced religious thinkers during this time.Overall, The Life of Henry Drummond is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of Scotland's most influential theologians.1898. With portrait. The biography of scientist, evangelist, author of many books including the multimillion selling, The Greatest Thing in the World. Contents: As We Knew Him; School and College; Preparation for the Ministry; The Great Mission; Back to College; Science and Religion; Diaries of Travel-I. The Rocky Mountains; Diaries of Travel-II. East Central Africa; The Fame of Natural Law; Evolution and Revelation; 1884-1890; The Student Movement, 1884-1894; The American Colleges-1887; Australia and the Australian Colleges-1890; Diaries of Travel-III. The New Hebrides; 1891-1894; The Ascent of Man; Boys and the Boy�������s Brigade; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.