author

James Dodds

1831–1907

A Scottish minister and writer, he brought church history and Christian doctrine to a wide readership in clear, approachable prose. His books reflect both a preacher’s concern for ordinary readers and a strong interest in Scotland’s religious past.

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Exposition of the Apostles' Creed

Exposition of the Apostles' Creed

by James Dodds

About the author

Born in Scotland in 1812, James Dodds studied at the University of Edinburgh and went on to become a minister. During the Disruption of 1843 he joined the Free Church, and he served for most of his career in Dunbar.

Dodds wrote both religious and historical works. He is known for books such as Exposition of the Apostles' Creed, written to explain Christian belief for general readers, and for works on Scottish church history and notable figures from Dumfriesshire.

His reputation rests on being a thoughtful popularizer rather than an academic specialist: a writer who aimed to make theology and history readable, practical, and grounded in everyday faith. He died in 1885.