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The Presbyteries’ Practical Treatment of the Standard of Ministerial Education

Defends regeneration as a supernatural renewal and criticizes Presbyterian presbyteries for lax licensing and ordination, misusing 'extraordinary' exceptions and weakening ministerial education.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

The Oxford Movement in the Southern Presbyterian Church

Warns the Oxford Movement's ritualism and aestheticism lead Anglican and American churches toward Roman Catholic doctrine, arguing worship changes undermine Protestant faith.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of J.M.P. Otts, Christ and the Cherubim; or the Ark of the Covenant a Type of Christ Our Savior

Magazine review of the Oxford Movement and J.M.P. Otts' book arguing the Ark as a Christ-type; criticizes claims of ante‑Sinaitic arks and dogmatic, speculative typology.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Joseph B. Stratton, Extracts from an Elder’s Diary

Magazine notes critiquing the Oxford Movement's medievalizing tendencies, reviewing an elder's diary as a model of pastoral duty, and noting a pamphlet on the Westminster Assembly.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of F. Patton, The Genesis of the Westminster Assembly

Reviews from The Union Seminary Magazine critiquing the Oxford Movement's medievalizing of worship, praising an elder's diary and a Westminster pamphlet, and assessing Talmudic stories.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Thomas Hardy, A Pair of Blue Eyes

Critiques the Oxford Movement's return to medieval theology and ritual, defending church independence and insisting on a sound creed. Reviews Hardy's A Pair of Blue Eyes, praising Henry Knight.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Charles D. Warner, A Little Journey in the World

Critiques the Oxford Movement's turn to medieval worship and defends church independence. Reviews Warner's novel warning against worldly ambition and notes a new seminary periodical.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

You Should Be Missionary

An 1897 seminary exhortation urging students and ministers to adopt a missionary spirit: obey the Great Commission, disciple all nations, and serve by love, sacrifice, and gratitude.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Albion W. Tourgee, Bricks Without Straw

Urges all Christians—pastors, teachers, laity—to be missionaries in heart and deed, many to foreign fields. Also includes reviews on pastoral care, public worship, and Reconstruction-era literature.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

The Seminary Course of Study — Its Range, Standard, Examination and Tests

Argues seminaries should chiefly prepare able, pious pastors via a rigorous, historic curriculum. Warns against 'prep' departments and urges stronger mental and moral philosophy training.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Elizabeth S. Phelps, A Singular Life

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Herbert H. Hawes, Bible Church Studies

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of R.C. Reed, The Gospel as Taught by John Calvin

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Andrew C. Zenos, A Compendium of Church History

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Dabney’s Practical Philosophy

Argues for a balanced seminary curriculum emphasizing exegesis, apologetics, and practical philosophy. Reviews Dabney’s Practical Psychology and urges study of ethics and psychology for ministers.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Review of Edward A. Lawrence, Modern Missions in the East: Their Methods, Successes and Limitations

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1897

Robert Lewis Dabney - A Sketch

Memorial sketch of Robert L. Dabney (1820–1898), Southern Presbyterian theologian, professor, Confederate chaplain, and prolific writer noted for his intellect, piety, and public service.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1899

Our Alumni in the Home Field

Historical sketch of Union Theological Seminary (1812–1894), profiling its origins and notable alumni—pastors, professors, and editors—showing the seminary's influence on American Presbyterianism.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1898

An Aim of the Ministerial Student

Address urging seminary students to master Scripture in English and original tongues and to study systematic theology. Aim: rightly divide Scripture for faithful ministry.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1898

Some Remarks on Philip Schaff’s Account of the Mode of Baptism in the Apostolic Age

Critique of Philip Schaff's claim that baptism requires immersion; argues Hellenistic usage and early church practice permit affusion/sprinkling and meanings shifted over time.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1898

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The Presbyteries’ Practical Treatment of the Standard of Ministerial Education

The Oxford Movement in the Southern Presbyterian Church

Review of J.M.P. Otts, Christ and the Cherubim; or the Ark of the Covenant a Type of Christ Our Savior

Review of Joseph B. Stratton, Extracts from an Elder’s Diary

Review of F. Patton, The Genesis of the Westminster Assembly

Review of Thomas Hardy, A Pair of Blue Eyes

Review of Charles D. Warner, A Little Journey in the World

You Should Be Missionary

Review of Albion W. Tourgee, Bricks Without Straw

The Seminary Course of Study — Its Range, Standard, Examination and Tests

Review of Elizabeth S. Phelps, A Singular Life

Review of Herbert H. Hawes, Bible Church Studies

Review of R.C. Reed, The Gospel as Taught by John Calvin

Review of Andrew C. Zenos, A Compendium of Church History

Dabney’s Practical Philosophy

Review of Edward A. Lawrence, Modern Missions in the East: Their Methods, Successes and Limitations

Robert Lewis Dabney - A Sketch

Our Alumni in the Home Field

An Aim of the Ministerial Student

Some Remarks on Philip Schaff’s Account of the Mode of Baptism in the Apostolic Age

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