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John Caird (1820 - 1898), theologian, born at Greenock and educated at
Glasgow, entered the Church of Scotland, of which he became one of the most eloquent preachers. After being a minister in the country and in Edinburgh, he was translated to Glasgow, becoming in 1862 Professor of Divinity in the University of that city, and in 1873 Principal. A sermon on
Religion in Common Life, preached before Queen Victoria, made him known throughout the Protestant world. He wrote an Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (1880), and a vol. on Spinoza (1888).
- This article is originally from A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature.
John Caird is also the name of a director, librettist, and lyricist in musical theater. Some of his contributions include the book for Children of Eden and book and lyrics for the musical Jane Eyre.
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