Keith, Alexander, c 1843-1847

From a typed note pasted on the page: "Keith, Alexander (1791-1880), writer on prophecy; son of George Skene Keith [q. v.]; D.D. Aberdeen, 1833; pastor of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, 1816-40; visited Palestine and eastern Europe for the Scottish church, 1839, and in 1844 took daguerrotype views; joined the free church; published works of Christian evidences founded on the fulfimlment of prophecy. [xxx. 315]". From a second typed note pasted on the page: "Keith, Alexander, D.D. Born, 1791. Son of Dr. George Skene Keith, minister of the parish of Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained at St. Cyrus, 1816. Married, the same year, Jane Blaikie. Dr. Keith was one of the deputation sent by the Assembly of 1839 on a mission of inquiry to the Jews. On his homeward journey he was seized with cholera at Pesth. His recovery was greatly aided by the kind care of the Archduchess, Maria Dorothea, through whose friendship for Dr. Keith the way was opened for the establishment of the mission to the Jews in that city. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1840 his son was associated with him as assistant and successor. For some years before and after the Disruption Dr. Keith was convener of the Jewish Mission Committee. Died, 1880. Publications.- Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion, derived from the Fulfilment of Prophecy. The Signs of the Times, illustrated by the Fulfilment of the Historical Predictions. The Land of Israel, according to the Covenant with the Patriarchs. Demonstrations of the Truth of the Christian Religion from Existing Facts and Collateral Proof. The Harmony of Prophecy concerning the Time of the Restitution of all Things. History and Destiny of the World and the Church according to Scripture."