Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
The Reverend James Anderson
1902 history of Donegal Presbyterian Church (Lancaster Co., PA) detailing its founding, early pastors (notably Rev. James Anderson), presbytery formation, wills, and genealogies.
James Henley Thornwell [1812–1862]
Biographical sketch of James H. Thornwell, Southern Presbyterian leader and educator, with excerpts on the love of truth, freedom of inquiry, and the church’s missionary duty.
Centennial Addresses Commemorating the Birth of the Reverend James Henley Thornwell
Centennial addresses commemorating Rev. James H. Thornwell (1812–1862), Presbyterian preacher, teacher, and theologian. Essays recall his ministerial calling, ministry, and academic service.
The Church and the Social Order in the Old South as Interpreted by James H. Thornwell
Examines James H. Thornwell’s defense of slavery through a two-kingdom view: the church is limited to spiritual duties, Scripture does not condemn slavery, yet the church must enforce masters’ moral duties.
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