John Witherspoon And His Times (1890) - Paperbackby James McCosh (Author) John Witherspoon and His Times is a historical book written by James McCosh and published in 1890. The book is a biography of John Witherspoon, a prominent Scottish American Presbyterian minister, theologian, and founding father of the United States. The book explores Witherspoon's life, his religious beliefs, and his contribution to the American Revolution. The author, James McCosh, was a Scottish philosopher and theologian