RUTHERFORD played a major role as a reformer at the Westminster Assembly and was also a crucial figure leading to the establishment of Presbyterianism for Scotland in 1689. His book, 'Lex, Rex' heavily influenced John Locke and in turn, the framers of the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Thus Jefferson, Franklin, Madison and Hamilton discussed and formulated their work in the light of the work and opinions of Samuel Rutherford.
