Brothers and sisters:

I am attempting to complete my M.Div this year and need to finish up my thesis. To make this happen I am in need of this book:

David C. Lachman,The Marrow Controversy: An Historical and Theological Analysis, Edinburgh: Rutherford House, 1988.


Does anyone know of a copy that I may purchase for a reasonable sum?

I would greatly appreciate it! (I would also be willing to trade for it... go here to see my library. (To pick out a trade).

Let me know!

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Nathan Eshelman
Grand Rapids, MI
First Reformed Presbyterian Church

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I'd be willing to loan mine but it is gone missing; sorry. I have spoken to David recently and he is interested in reissuing it when he gets the time to revamp it some. Not soon enough for your need but I thought I'd drop that tad of info.

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Nathan,

From the Hekman (Calvin Theol Sem) library:

The Marrow controversy
Lachman, David C. Title: The Marrow controversy / David C. Lachman. Publication info: Edinburgh : Rutherford House, 1988. Physical descrip: 508 p. ; 25 cm. Series: Fisher, Edward, fl. 1627-1655. Marrow of modern divinity. Corporate subject: Scotland--Church history--18th century.

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R. Scott Clark, D.Phil
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Is $315 "reasonable"?

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Andrew Myers
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Andrew, when doing my searchs for this book some days ago I've inquired them concerning Lachman's book and they said me there is no way to get the book even through their special orders, unfortunately. I don't want make you sad Nathan, but I couldn't find just a copy of this book in one year!

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Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira
Member
Presbyterian Church in Aluminio
Mairinque, São Paulo, Brazil

I know... I have been looking for a long time as well. Thanks Dr. Clark, I know Calvin and Puritan both have copies, but it is just not the same. I have talked with Dr. Beeke about asking David Lachman to republish it through RHB... we will see.

Is $315 too much? As much as I would like a copy...yes!

We have a copy in the RTS library but is has been checked out indefinitely. I had to wheel and deal with the guy who had it just so I could use it on an assignment for a few weeks. I will definitely be first on the list to get it when it's reprinted.

Chris, tell him to rush that reprint, even if it's just reprinted as is.

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Patrick
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Patrick,
I learned a long time ago that I can't set David's calendar. I don't think it will simply be reprinted as David wants to make changes; so it is simply going to have to wait until he takes the time to do that.
I need to find my copy; it has to be here somewhere....

It looks like there might be a copy available here:
Buy The Marrow Controversy from Blackwell's

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Andrew Moody
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There is bound to be one cheaper than that; it comes up now and again in Evangelical Bookshop in Belfast; I will check when I finish up here at Queen's.

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Daniel Ritchie
Saintfield, Northern Ireland - Queen's University, Belfast:History/Politics
Member of Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter)

I trust that when it is reissued there will be an announcement made on the PB?

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Rev. Adam King
Minister without a call (WPCUS)
Stated Supply: Reformed Presbyterian Church
Sterling, KS

Sorry, there is none in that shop.

If I hear about it I will certainly do so.

Ok ok... I just really want that book

Any chance you could photolithograph your copy for a limited edition through Naphtali?

Good idea. I will buy one too!

Did you try the link I posted? It seems that you can purchase a copy for about 30 pounds:

Buy The Marrow Controversy from Blackwell's

Hi:

The closest you can get the information in the book is a taped lecture series done by Dr. Lachman on the Scottish Presbyterianism.

This series is part of the curriculum at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. I do not know if they will loan it out to non-Students. The Course number is 327a. The link to the seminary:

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

I would be interested in reading your thesis once it is done.

In Jesus,

-CH

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While I don't want to get your hopes too high, I know someone who could very well have access to a copy of it. If she can borrow it, would you be able to photocopy the pages and send it back?

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Dan Pemberton
Vacaville, CA

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Okay, it turns out that she does have access to a copy. Would you be interested in it?

No; I had written specifically with the purpose of re issuing it; but that is when he told me his plans. I do not encourage going the photocopy route; you simply should borrow a book and return when finished. Photocopying an entire whole work beyond fair use that is out of print, but not out of copyright, is still a violation of the the author's rights.

Just curious, how long does a copyright hold for books?

In David's case, it would be author's lifetime, plus 70 years. Sweet deal for copyright holders.
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