Henry Scougal

Henry Scougal

Henry Scougal (1650-1678) was a British theologian, minister and author.

Life

Henry Scougal was the second son of Patrick Scougal and Margaret Wemys. His father was Bishop of Aberdeen for more than 20 years.

From his infancy, Scougal was raised with religion. From his youth, Scougal spent his free hours in reading, meditation and prayer. He especially enjoyed studying the historical passages of the Old Testament.

In 1665 Scougal entered King's College, University of Aberdeen, and, after graduation, was promoted to the office of Professor of Philosophy. In 1672, Scougal was ordained and appointed minister of a church 20 miles from Aberdeen, where he served for one year before returning to take the office of Professor of Divinity at King’s College, where he taught for five years.

He spoke Latin, Hebrew, and a few Asian languages.

On June 13, 1678 Scougal died of tuberculosis.

Writings

Scougal produced a number of works while a pastor and professor of divinity at King's. His most recognized work, "The Life Of God In The Soul Of Man", was originally written to a friend to explain Christianity and give spiritual counsel. This work was almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening, including George Whitefield, who said he never really understood what true religion was until he had digested Scougal's treatise.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Patrick Scougal — infobox bishopbiog name = Patrick Scougal religion= Church of Scotland See = Diocese of Aberdeen Title = Bishop of Aberdeen Period = 1664 ndash;1682 Consecration = 11 April 1664, St Andrews Predecessor = Alexander Burnet Successor = George… …   Wikipedia

  • Theosis — In Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholic theology, theosis (written also: theiosis, theopoiesis, theōsis; el. Θεωσις, meaning divinization , or deification , or making divine ) is salvation from unholiness by participation in …   Wikipedia

  • Divinization (Christian) — In Christian theology, divinization, deification, making divine or theosis is the transforming effect of divine grace.[1] This concept of salvation is historical and fundamental for Christian understanding that is prominent in the Eastern… …   Wikipedia

  • Salton —    SALTON, a parish, in the county of Haddington; containing, with the villages of East and West Salton, 770 inhabitants, of whom 261 are in the village of East Salton, and 167 in the village of West Salton, respectively 6 miles (S. W. by S.) and …   A Topographical dictionary of Scotland

  • Aberdeen, Old —    ABERDEEN, OLD, or Old Machar,a parish, chiefly without, but partly within, the city of Aberdeen, county of Aberdeen; comprising the quoad sacra districts of Bon Accord, Gilcomston, Holburn, and Woodside; and containing 28,020 inhabitants, of… …   A Topographical dictionary of Scotland

  • George Whitefield — Church of England preacher and evangelist and a founder of Methodism Born December 16, 1714 (1714 12 16) (O.S …   Wikipedia

  • 1650 in literature — The year 1650 in literature involved some significant events. Events* Blaise Pascal s poor health forces him to retire from the study of mathematics. * Parliament appoints a commission for the propagation and preaching of the gospel in Wales,… …   Wikipedia

  • George Whitefield — George Whitefield. George Whitefield (né le 16 décembre 1714 à Gloucester en Angleterre mort le 30 septembre 1770 à Newburyport dans le Massachusetts), était un pasteur de l église d Angleterre et l un des leaders du méthodism …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Robert Lauder of The Bass — Sir Robert Lauder of The Bass, (born before 1440 died just before February 1508) was a Scottish knight, armiger, and Governor of the Castle at Berwick upon Tweed. He was also a member of the old Scottish Parliament. [Young, James, editor,… …   Wikipedia

  • Matthew the Scot — (died 1229) was a 13th century Scottish cleric. Matthew had been the Chancellor of Scotland in the late reign of king Alexander II of Scotland. He was appointed in 1227 after the death of Thomas, Archdeacon of Lothian. His name indicates that he… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”