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John Tulloch
1823–1886
A leading Scottish theologian and churchman of the 19th century, he wrote accessibly about religion, philosophy, and public life while helping shape the intellectual world of St Andrews. His work is often linked with a broad, thoughtful kind of faith that tried to speak to modern questions.
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About the author
Born in Perthshire on June 1, 1823, John Tulloch studied at St Andrews and Edinburgh before entering the ministry of the Church of Scotland. He served first in Dundee and then at Kettins, building a reputation as a gifted preacher and writer.
In 1854 he became principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews, and professor of theology, roles that made him one of the best-known church leaders in Scotland. He was later appointed chaplain in ordinary to Queen Victoria and, in 1878, served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Tulloch is remembered for combining scholarship with a clear, approachable style. Alongside his theological writing, he produced well-known studies of thinkers and religious leaders, and he was widely seen as a voice for a generous, liberal orthodoxy within Scottish Presbyterian life until his death on February 13, 1886.