Kemp, John, 1742-1826 (Minister of Tolbooth Kirk)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1742
- Existence: 1826
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