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George Gillespie
1613–1648
A brilliant Scottish church leader and writer, he made a lasting mark while still in his thirties. Best known for his sharp defense of Presbyterian church government, he became one of the standout voices at the Westminster Assembly.
1 Audiobook
The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2)
by George Gillespie
About the author
Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on January 21, 1613, George Gillespie was educated at the University of St Andrews and went on to become a minister in the Church of Scotland. He served first at Wemyss and later at Greyfriars in Edinburgh, gaining a reputation as a forceful preacher and a gifted theological writer.
Gillespie is especially remembered for his role as one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly in the 1640s, where he was among the youngest members. His writing and public work strongly supported Presbyterian church government and the independence of the Scottish church.
Though he died young, on December 17, 1648, his influence lasted far beyond his lifetime. Readers interested in seventeenth-century theology, church debate, and Scottish religious history often meet him as one of the most energetic and persuasive voices of his generation.