Stuart, John, 1743-1821 ("Rev.", Presbyterian minister and Gaelic scholar)
Person
Biography
Scottish Presbyterian minister of Luss, Gaelic scholar, and reviser of the New Testament in Gaelic of his father James Stuart of Killin.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Gaelic Bible (Old Testament), translated by Rev. John Stewart of Luss
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-1882
Scope and Contents
Books of the Old Testament translated into Scottish Gaelic, spanning 16 numbered bundles. Text is mostly in manuscript, with a few printed inserts bearing editorial amendments.Authorship is unclear from the content, but the enclosure of bundle 14 part 2 bears the note:
"Rev J. Stuart of Luss
Was Chairman of Church of Scotland Commission
For translation of the Bible"
The enclosure of bundle 15 bears the note:
"This cover is...
Dates:
Late 18th century - early 19th century