Martin, Alexander

Alexander Martin was born in 1857. He was the son of the Rev. Hugh Martin, the Free Church minister of Panbride, near Carnoustie, Angus. He was educated at George Watson's College, Edinburgh, and he studied at Edinburgh University and at New College, Edinburgh (Theological Hall). From 1880 until 1883 he was an Assistant to the Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh University, and from 1886 to 1888 he was Examiner in Mental Philosophy. Martin had also been Minister of Morningside Free Church in the city. He was appointed to the Chair of Apologetics and Practical Theology at New College, Edinburgh University, in 1897. He served in this capacity until 1927. From 1918 until 1935 he was Principal of New College, and he was latterly Principal Emeritus. Martin had also been Chaplain to the King in Scotland, appointed in 1929. His publications included Winning the soul (1897), The present position of apologetics (1897), and The finality of Jesus for faith (1933). The Very Rev. Alexander Martin died on 14 June 1946.

From the guide to the Papers of the Very Rev. Alexander Martin (1857-1946), 1885-1944, (Edinburgh University Library)

Epithet: Lieutenant; RN

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