Archibald Bruce (1746–1816), was a Scottish theological writer.

Life

Bruce was born at Broomhall, Stirlingshire, and, after studying at the University of Glasgow, was ordained, in 1768, minister of the Associate (Anti-Burgher) congregation of Whitburn. In 1786 he was appointed professor of divinity by the General Associate Synod, and continued to hold that office till 1806. Being dissatisfied with the action of his synod, he left it and formed, along with Thomas M'Crie the Elder and two others, the 'Auld Licht' Anti-Burgher 'Constitutional Associate Presbytery'. This led to a sentence of deposition being passed on him by the former body. He died 28 February 1816.

Writings

Bruce's major writings were:

References

Citations

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Bruce, Archibald". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

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Academic offices Preceded byWilliam Moncrieff Professor of Theology of the Anti-Burgher Secession Church in Scotland 1786-1806 Succeeded byGeorge Paxton as Professor of Theology of the 'New Light' Anti-Burgher Secession Church in Scotland Succeeded byHimself as Professor of Theology of the 'Old Light' Anti-Burgher Secession Church in Scotland Preceded byHimself as Professor of Theology of the Anti-Burgher Secession Church in Scotland Professor of Theology of the 'Old Light' Anti-Burgher Secession Church in Scotland 1806-1816 Succeeded byThomas M'Crie the Elder
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