About the Author
John Cairns (1818-1892), a Scottish Presbyterian divine, was born the son of a shepherd, at Ayton Hill, Berkshire. Excelling as a student in classics, philosophy, and mathematics, he founded the Metaphysical Society at Edinburgh. His writings include Romanism and Rationalism (1863), Outlines of Apologetical Theology (1867), and The Doctrine of the Presbyterian Church (1876).
