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John Adams
1859–1941
A Scottish minister and biblical scholar, he wrote accessible studies of the Old Testament that aimed to make careful scholarship useful for preachers and general readers alike. His books move from close readings of Hebrew scripture to lively moral reflections, including essays built around animals mentioned in the Bible.
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Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals
by John Adams
About the author
Born in 1859 and dying in 1941, John Adams was a religious writer whose published work focused on the Bible, especially the Old Testament. Surviving catalog records and digital editions identify him as the author of books including The Minor Prophets (1902), Israel's Ideal: or, Studies in Old Testament Theology (1909), Sermons in Syntax, and Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals.
His writing suggests a teacherly approach: he was interested both in close study of scripture and in explaining it clearly for others. Some of his books are aimed at preachers and students, while others turn biblical images and creatures into short, memorable reflections.
Because reliable biographical information about his personal life is limited in the sources I could confirm, the clearest picture comes from his works themselves. They show an author deeply engaged with biblical interpretation and committed to making serious religious study readable and practical.