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Publications

Publication of books and pamphlets from time to time is an important part of the work of the Society.

In the year 2011, three titles were published - 'Robert Blair of Bangor', 'James Morgan DD' and 'Presbyterian Origins in Ulster'.

THE BULLETIN
Each year the Society publishes a Bulletin which includes a wide range of articles and book reviews. To give an example, Volume 26 of the Society's Bulletin contains articles on "The Church in Celtic Ireland: its life and legacy" by R Buick Knox; "Presbyterians and the confessional state: the Sacrament Test as an issue in Irish politics, 1704-1780" by D W Hayton; and "To introduce Rev Mr Patterson: Henry Cooke restates his case (1829) to James Young of Ballymena" by Eull Dunlop. This issue of the Bulletin also contains book reviews and a select list of writings relating to Presbyterianism in 1996.

PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are available for sale at the Society's Library, 26 College Green, Belfast, BT7 1LN, Northern Ireland (Telephone: 028 9072 7330). Alternatively, books may be ordered by post by writing to the above address or by e-mail (phsilibrarian@pcinet.org). The cost of postage and packing is additional. If you live outside the United Kingdom the easiest form of payment is via PayPal (see the home page of our website for details ).

To read abstracts of some of these books click here

Title Author Description Cost
Robert Blair
of Bangor 		Originally edited for the Wodrow Society by Thomas M'Crie DD. Autobiography of Robert Blair of Bangor, one of the first Presbyterian ministers to arrive in Ireland from Scotland in the early 17th century. With an introduction by the Rev Dr J Lockington £20.00
James Glasgow Rev Dr Bill Addley James Glasgow along with the Rev Alexander Kerr were the first missionaries commissioned by the new General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland formed in 1840 and were sent to India. £3.00
Irish Presbyterian Church,
1623-1670		 Patrick Adair Reprint of valuable text on seventeenth-century Irish Presbyterianism £20.00
Our Irish Presbyterian Heritage,
Finlay Holmes Excellent account of the history of Irish Presbyterianism £4.00
Times Passing: The Story of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland from 1907 Rev Dr Joseph Thompson An account of the beginnings of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland and its collections £3.00
Aspects of Presbyterianism in Cookstown Rev W J H McKee Examination of the beginnings of Presbyterianism in Cookstown, County Tyrone. £2.00
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1840-1990 - A celebration of Presbyterian Witness during 150 years Edited by RFG Holmes and R Buick Knox Varous contributors on subjects such as the 1859 Ulster Revival, the history of the Home Mission, the General Assembly and Education £2.00
Radicals and Revivals Edited by Rev Ivor Smith Essays in tribute to Rev Dr WD Bailie for his work for the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland. See Abstracts page for details. £5.00
Presbyterian Origins in Ulster The Late Rev Professor A F Scott Pearson Four Articles being the text of lectures by Prof Pearson delivered at the Presbyterian College, Belfast £3.00
Dr James Morgan Rev Dr Joseph Thompson James Morgan, born in Cookstown, ministered in Carlow, Lisburn and Fisherwick, Belfast and became Moderator of the General Assembly 1846-47 £3.00
A Prophet Without Honour - Rev Prof James Kidd Very Rev Dr Godfrey Brown James Kidd was born in Loughbrickland and nurtured in Broughshane. He then went to America and trained for the ministry and later became Professor of Oriental Languages at Marischal College in Aberdeen and then minister of Gilcomston £2.00
Robert Allen Rev Dr. Joseph Thompson Biographical portrait of Rev. Robert Allen, 1904 - 1968, Irish Presbyterian Minister and historian. The text of the Robert Allen Memorial lecture,
May 1995		 £3.00
Irish Presbyterian Communion Tokens - An introductory study John T Carson Historical study of communion tokens and their use in Europe, Scotland and Ireland. £2.00
Supplement to A History of Congregations in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland,
1610-1982		 R Buick Knox A supplement of additions, emendations and corrections, including an index. £5.00
The Six Mile Water Revival of 1625 Rev W D Bailie A study of religious revival in the Six Mile Water valley, County Antrim. £2.00
Thomas Chalmers and Ireland - A bicentenary lecture Rev Prof. R F G Holmes Biographical portrait of Thomas Chalmers, Scottish divine and professor, and his interest in Ireland and Irish affairs. £2.00
Rev William Hamilton of Garvagh, Belfast and North America 1807-1886 Edited by Eull Dunlop The Autobiography of the Rev William Hamilton descrbing his early years in Garvagh, his time as Mastership of the English School of Belfast Academy and then of Belfast Academical Institution and subsequently his time as a missionary in Canada. £2.00
The Rev James Foster of Newmills,
1850-1890,
and the Bush that burned in Tyrone		 John T Carson Biographical portraits of Rev. James Foster, Presbyterian Minister of Newmills, County Tyrone, 1850-1890, and his daughter Lydia Mary Foster, novelist and writer of prose and poetry. £2.00
The Life and Work of the Rev. Prof Thomas Witherow of Maghera and Magee College, Derry,
1824-1890		 Rev Douglas Armstrong Biographical portrait of Rev. Prof. Thomas Witherow, Presbyterian Minister, Professor of Church History and Moderator of the General Assembly. £2.00
John Paul and the Arian Controversy Rev Prof Robert McCollum Examination of Rev. John Paul, Minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and his role in the Arian controversy. £2.00
Robert Blair
of Bangor		 John W Lockington Biographical portrait of Robert Blair, 1593 - 1666, Presbyterian Minister in Ulster and Scotland. £2.00
Francis Makemie of Ramelton - Father of American Presbyterianism Rev Principal J M Barkley Biographical portrait of Francis Makemie, Presbyterian Minister in Ulster and America. £2.00
Ulster Biographies (Relating to the Rebellion of 1798) W T Latimer Biographies of seven Ulster Presbyterians involved in the United Irishmen Movement and the 1798 Rebellion. £5.00
Helen Waddell - Presbyterian Medievalist Prof Norman Vance Biographical portrait of Helen Waddell, 1889 - 1965, poet, novelist, scholar, translator and editor. £3.00
God's River in Spate - The Story of the Religious Awakening of Ulster in 1859 John T Carson A study of the religious revival in Ulster in 1859. £5.00
If Winter's here, can Spring be far behind? Has the Ecumenical Movement a Future - A Presbyterian Perspective Rev Prof John Thompson Reflections on the Ecumenical Movement from an Irish Presbyterian perspective. £3.00
Presbyterians and the United Irishmen and 1798 James Seery, Finlay Holmes and ATQ Stewart Three essays on aspects of Irish Presbyterians' attitudes to, and involvement with, the United Irishmen Movement and the 1798 Rebellion. £4.00
Andrew Weir of Manchuria
1873 - 1933		 Ivor F Smith Biographical portrait of Rev. Andrew Weir, 1873 - 1933, Irish Presbyterian missionary to Manchuria. £2.50
Rev Sinclair Kelburn,
1754 - 1802,
Preacher, Pastor, Patriot		 Douglas Armstrong Biographical portrait of Rev. Sinclair Kelburn, 1754 - 1802, his role as a Minister and his involvement in the Irish politics of his time. £3.00
Ebb and Flow - Essays in Church History in Honour of R Finlay Holmes Edited by W Donald Patton Essays, chiefly on Irish Presbyterian Church history £9.95
FASTI of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland,
1840 to 1910,
in 3 parts		 John Barkley Brief description of all the ministers ordained in, or received into, the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, 1840 to 1910. £7.50
Fasti of Seceder Ministers Ordained or Installed in Ireland
1746-1948		 Arranged and edited by Rev Dr WD Bailie Details of 368 Seceder Ministers in Ireland £5.00
The Rev W J McCaughan and the Kelvin Hotel Fire Rev Dr A W Godfrey Brown The life and tragic death of the Rev McCaughan, minister of Wellington Street, Mountpotinger and May Street congregations as well as in Toronto and Chicago. £3.00
Presbyterians and Orangeism 1795-1995 Very Rev Prof RFG Holmes Traces the relationship of the Presbyterian Church and Orangeism. £1.00
Bulletin of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland Various contributors - see Bulletins Section of website. Published annually.
Articles and book reviews		 £2.00 -£5.00
Johnston of Tullylish Very Rev Dr John Lockington The Story of Rev John Johnston of Tullylish - The Apostle of Open Air Preaching. £2.00
From Katesbridge to Cambridge Robert Buick Knox The life of Robert Buick Knox, Minister of Ballydown and Katesbridge and Professor of Church History at Theological College, Aberystwyth and then Westminister College, Cambridge, 1968-85. £2.00
The Great Mr Boyse Very Rev Dr A W Godfrey Brown A Study of the Rev Joseph Boyse, minister of Wood Street Church, Dublin 1683-1728. £2.00
The Rev Walter Moffatt of Saintfield, 1831-38 Very Rev Dr J T Carson The 'McChene' of the Irish Seceders. £2.00
The 1859 Revival in Ulster: A Brief Summary Very Rev Dr John T Carson A Re-print of this popular summary first published in 1958 £2.00
Living Where the River Flows; Memories of and a tribute to John Talbot Carson 1909-1990 Different Contributors Explores the many facets of Rev Dr Carson's character and ministry £3.00