John Ker (1819–1886) was a Scottish ecclesiastical writer and minister in the United Presbyterian Church.

Biography

Ker was born in Tweedmuir 1819. He was educated at the

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, he then spent some time in Germany in post-graduate work. He became pastor of East Campbell Church, Glasgow, in 1851; and in 1876 was appointed professor of practical training in the United Presbyterian Theological Hall. He died in 1886.

Memorials

A marble bust of Ker, sculpted by

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, stands in New College in

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Works

Among his published works are: *''Sermons'' (1868–88) *''The Psalms in History and Biography'' (1886) *''Scottish Nationality'' (1887) *''The History of Preaching'' (1888) *''Letters'' (1890)

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