Publisher's Synopsis
Memoir and Select Remains of the Late John R. McDowall, the Martyr of the Seventh Commandment, in the Nineteenth Century is a book written by John Robert McDowall and published in 1838. The book is a memoir of the life of John R. McDowall, who was known as the ""martyr of the seventh commandment"" due to his steadfast adherence to the biblical teaching on sexual purity. The book provides a detailed account of McDowall's life, including his childhood, education, and conversion to Christianity. It also covers his work as a minister and his advocacy for sexual purity, which led to his persecution and eventual imprisonment. McDowall's letters and sermons are included in the book as select remains, giving readers insight into his beliefs and teachings.Overall, Memoir and Select Remains of the Late John R. McDowall, the Martyr of the Seventh Commandment, in the Nineteenth Century is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and work of a lesser-known Christian figure of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.