Leighton Library has a 1755 edition of “A collection of sermons, mostly preached at sacramental occasions” by Ebenezer Erskine

Added by Leighton Library at 06:46 on 22 June 2024

The Leighton Library has a 1755 edition of “A collection of sermons, mostly preached at sacramental occasions” by Scottish minister & theologian Ebenezer Erskine who was born #OnThisDay 22 June 1680. His actions led to the establishment of the Secession Church (formed by dissenters from the Church o...

The Leighton Library has a 1637 edition of "Missale Romanum"

Added by Leighton Library at 19:07 on 21 June 2024

The Leighton Library has a 1637 edition of "Missale Romanum" which contains the texts and rubrics, including the music, for the celebration of the most common liturgy and Mass of the Catholic Church. This edition was that promulgated by Pope Clement VIII and revised by Pope Urban VIII.

Leighton Library has a 1768 edition of “An essay on the history of civil society” by Adam Ferguson

Added by Leighton Library at 06:51 on 20 June 2024

Did you know that the man known as the father of modern sociology, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and historian, Adam Ferguson, was born #OnThisDay 20 June 1723? Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has a 1768 edition of his most famous work “An essay on the history of civil society” as well as ...