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John Cunningham Geikie
1824–1906
A Scottish-born minister and writer, he became known for vivid, accessible books that brought biblical history and the world of the Bible to life for general readers. His career stretched from Canada to England, and his work stayed especially popular with readers interested in religious history and scripture.
1 Audiobook
Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney
by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton, John Cunningham Geikie
About the author
Born in Edinburgh on October 26, 1824, he was the son of Archibald Geikie, a Presbyterian minister. He studied divinity at Queen's College in Kingston, Ontario, and went on to serve as a minister before becoming widely known as a religious writer.
Much of his life and work connected Scotland, Canada, and England. Sources agree that he was active first in Toronto and later in England, where he built his reputation through books on the Bible, the life of Christ, and the historical setting of scripture. His writing was aimed at ordinary readers, combining learning with a clear, readable style.
He died on April 1, 1906. Today he is remembered mainly for his large body of devotional and historical religious writing, which helped many readers approach biblical subjects through story, background, and place.