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We are pleased to be now taking orders for The Marrow Controversy, 1718–1723 by David C. Lachman. Widely regarded as the...
06/05/2026

We are pleased to be now taking orders for The Marrow Controversy, 1718–1723 by David C. Lachman. Widely regarded as the definitive work on the Marrow Controversy, Lachman’s study combines meticulous historical research with a deep understanding of the theological issues at stake, making it the standard modern treatment of one of the most important debates in Scottish church history.

RRP £29.99, our price £22.95.

The Marrow Controversy remains one of the defining theological debates in the history of the Scottish church. Centred around the republication of The Marrow of Modern Divinity, the controversy raised vital questions about grace, assurance, repentance, and the free offer of the gospel. Men such as Thomas Boston and the Erskine brothers defended the book against charges of antinomianism, arguing that salvation is entirely by the free grace of God in Christ, not by human merit or preparation. The debate would leave a lasting mark on Scottish Presbyterianism, shaping later Evangelical and Reformed theology, and helping preserve a strong emphasis on Christ freely offered to sinners.



Available here; https://jamesdicksonbooks.com/shop/new-books/the-marrow-controversy-1718-1723-by-david-c-lachman/

We have a fine copy of James Usher’s Body of Divinity available for sale. It was an influential work which was circulate...
03/04/2026

We have a fine copy of James Usher’s Body of Divinity available for sale. It was an influential work which was circulated amongst the the Westminster Divines for their consultation. £395.00

We are selling a 1796 edition of John Willison’s popular treatise Concerning the Sanctification of the Lord’s Day. NOW S...
02/04/2026

We are selling a 1796 edition of John Willison’s popular treatise Concerning the Sanctification of the Lord’s Day. NOW SOLD.

Willison was an Evangelical minister in the Church of Scotland during the 18th century. Active during the revivals, it is said the Lord used his preaching as a means of bringing about the Revival in Kilsyth in 1742. He was a supporter of the Marrow men although, like Thomas Boston, remained in the Church of Scotland.

John Anderson on the Defence of the Church-Government, Faith, Worship & Spirit of the Presbyterians. Glasgow, 1714. £250...
01/04/2026

John Anderson on the Defence of the Church-Government, Faith, Worship & Spirit of the Presbyterians. Glasgow, 1714. £250.00.

A copy of the Westminster Confession of Faith printed in Edinburgh in 1756. Bound in its original calf binding. ...
01/04/2026

A copy of the Westminster Confession of Faith printed in Edinburgh in 1756. Bound in its original calf binding. NOW SOLD.

We have an attractive Geneva Bible for sale. This translation had an immense influence on the spread of the Reformation ...
27/03/2026

We have an attractive Geneva Bible for sale. This translation had an immense influence on the spread of the Reformation throughout the continent, and was dearly loved by generations of English speaking protestants. Its was the Bible quoted by Shakespeare, loved by the Puritans, and taken to New England by the Pilgrim Fathers. £1500.00

A finely bound 1st edition of the Puritan John Trapp’s Commentary on the New Testament. Trapp was a favourite commentato...
21/03/2026

A finely bound 1st edition of the Puritan John Trapp’s Commentary on the New Testament. Trapp was a favourite commentator of Charles Spurgeon, and is highly recommended by him. £395.00.

A 1791 edition of one of Thomas Boston’s most well-known works, A Crook in the Lot. This is a pastorally rich treatise o...
21/03/2026

A 1791 edition of one of Thomas Boston’s most well-known works, A Crook in the Lot. This is a pastorally rich treatise on how believers ought to bear affliction. Also contains sermons on Church-Communion. NOW SOLD.

A finely bound set of the Works of Ralph Erskine (1685-1752) in 7 volumes. Printed by William Tegg in 1865. Erskine is p...
16/03/2026

A finely bound set of the Works of Ralph Erskine (1685-1752) in 7 volumes. Printed by William Tegg in 1865. Erskine is perhaps one of the most influential preachers of 18th century Scotland. He was active during the Marrow controversy and later a leading minister in the Secession Church. His sermons are wonderfully experiential and rich in “Marrow Doctrine”. NOW SOLD.

A scarce volume on Covenant Theology by the leader of the Anti-Burgher branch of the Secession Church in Scotland, Adam ...
14/03/2026

A scarce volume on Covenant Theology by the leader of the Anti-Burgher branch of the Secession Church in Scotland, Adam Gib. Also bound with his sermon preached at the ordination of Mr. Thomas Beveridge to the office of the holy ministry, upon a mission to North America. Edinburgh, 1786/1783. NOW SOLD.

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