John Baillie (1886–1960) was a Scottish theologian, professor, and Church of Scotland minister known for his contributions to Christian thought, ecumenism, and theological education. His works examined faith, morality, and human experience, making him a key figure in 20th-century Protestant theology.
Born in Gairloch, Scotland, Baillie studied divinity at the University of Edinburgh before continuing at Jena and Marburg in Germany. He held academic positions in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., later becoming Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh (1934–59.) He also served as Principal of New College, Edinburgh (1950–56) and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (1943–44.)
His notable publications include A Diary of Private Prayer (1936,) a devotional classic; Our Knowledge of God (1939,) on theological epistemology; and Invitation to Pilgrimage (1942,) reflecting on Christian faith. Later works, such as Belief in Progress (1950) and The Idea of Revelation in Recent Thought (1956,) shaped modern theological discourse.
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Faith is the proper name of religious experience.
—John Baillie
Topics: Belief, Faith
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