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Review of Samuel A.B. Mercer, The Book of Genesis

Reviews critique 'spiritist' theologians and argue Reform Judaism lacks a gospel of redemption. Also reviews Mercer’s guide to Genesis and Penniman’s study of the English Bible.
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The Essential Gospel

Argues the Gospel's essence is the Spirit's presentation of the living Christ for immediate, experiential knowledge, which grounds true belief, life, and salvation.
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Christianity and Humanitarian Patriotism

Argues Christianity affirms humanitarian patriotism but limits it: ultimate loyalty to God, the church's role in salvation, and critique of secular socialism/democracy supplanting the church.
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Review of J. Huntley Skirm, The Survival of Jesus

Reviews of theological works: a study of Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses; critiques of modern views on miracles, prayer and telepathy and the rejection of Christ’s propitiation; and Biblical social teaching.
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A Meditation

1917 Christian Observer urges renewed evangelistic zeal, support for foreign missions and stewardship, reports on prohibition and obituaries, and reflects on Christ as God's supreme Gift (John 6).
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Do Present Plans Endanger Religious Liberties?

Argues that state involvement in religious instruction threatens religious liberty and parental rights; defends separation of church and state and calls for clearer principles for teaching religion.
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An Interpretation of Genesis

Ramsay defends the full historicity of Genesis and presents a systematic method for interpreting it, covering textual transmission, authorship, literary form, and doctrine.
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The Question: A Novel

A small-town novel about Annie Vernor caught between romance, duty, and piety. Cecilia's ambitions, Samuel Wright's devotion, and a forsaken baby test conscience and love.
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The Value of Truth

Editorial critiques pragmatism and agnosticism, warns Christians against get-rich schemes, and urges steadfast commitment to truth, sound biblical criticism, and evidence for revelation.
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“The Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis”

Editorial critiques lightweight literary culture, defends the Society of Biblical Literature and its scholarly exchange, and argues archaeology provides a ground of confidence against radical criticism.
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Tennyson’s Religious Beliefs

Survey of Tennyson’s religious beliefs: theistic evolution and providence, near-pantheistic immanence, hopeful universalism, and reverence for Christ and prayer as shown in his poetry.
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Concerning the Origin of the Pentateuch

Two essays: one examines how the 'time-spirit' shapes reception of Christ and the demand for signs. The other sets hermeneutical rules for interpreting the Pentateuch and critiques genetic criticism.
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Textual Emendation and Higher Criticism

Argues for the primacy of lower (textual) criticism over conjectural emendation in higher criticism, using Matthew 27:9 and Zechariah examples to defend the traditional text.
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March 9, 1901 Letter

Excerpt from Dabney's biography recounting his preaching and influence, including a Baltimore sermon on isaiah 53 that expounded the vicarious atonement.
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Baptism

Argues New Testament baptism means a permanent "putting into" union with Christ (into truth/Spirit), not mere immersion in water; emphasizes the Trinity and sacramental meaning.
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