The Philosophy of Fetishism
Ethnographic study of African 'fetishism': how ngangas consecrate objects (fetishes), taboos (orunda), charms, and the spiritual motives compared to Christian worship.
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The Philosophy of Fetishism
Spiritual Beings in West Africa: Their Classes and Functions
Survey of West African spirit-classes (nsisim, abambo, ombwiri, mondi, yaka, animal possession), their functions, worship practices, and rites for illness and exorcism.
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Spiritual Beings in West Africa — Their Number, Locality, and Characteristics
Ethnographic account of West African Bantu beliefs about spirits—their origins, types (ancestor souls, created spirits, dream-souls), and effects on life, death, and burial practices.
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Fetishism, A Government
Examines fetish societies (Ukuku) functioning as a form of government in West Africa—using fear and ritual to enforce law. Missionaries confronted these systems; converts like Ibia faced persecution and helped end Ukuku.
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Rev. James Hoge Nall, D.D.
Presbyterian periodical (1915) urges relief for Armenian/Syrian war sufferers, debates Bible instruction in public schools, church union, temperance, missions, and prints clergy news and an obituary.
Benjamin Morgan Palmer, D.D., LL.D.
Examines the 'Adamic' principle (parental, realistic, federal views of our union with Adam) and provides a biographical memorial of Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer and his ministry.
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Basketball: Its Origin and Development
James Naismith's account of inventing basketball, tracing its origins, development, and impact on physical education and youth recreation.
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Basket Ball
May 1914 American Physical Education Review pieces on intercollegiate athletics, professionalism, and James Naismith's account of inventing and developing basketball, its rules and adaptations.
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“Upon Thee, O Lord, I Daily Call”: A Thought and a Prayer to Make the Day Go Better
Devotional reflections and prayers on Christ's birth, godly motherhood, home habits, and centering life on Jesus; a call to prayer, love, and personal holiness.
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The Belmont Covenant Solves the Financial Problem
Devotional notes urging prayer for ministers and remembrance of Christ; report on the Belmont Covenant tithing plan that revived church finances; Board of Home Missions updates.
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The Task of the Church Through the Eyes of Youth
Argues churches must win modern young people by renewing methods and services, offering fellowship, student and outdoor programs, and teaching spiritual formation, tithing, and mission.
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Highlights in Pensacola History
1926 Presbyterian Survey: General Assembly meets in Pensacola; reports on the First and McIlwain Presbyterian churches' growth, leadership, and Pensacola's colonial and military history.
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Union with Christ
John Murray argues that union with Christ is the foundation and consummation of salvation: election, redemption, new life, death, and glorification all occur in Christ.
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The Pattern of the Lord’s Day
John Murray argues the Lord's Day is grounded in God's creation-rest and Christ's redemption, serving as memorial of the resurrection, present worship, and foretaste of final rest.
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Letter on Hodge and the Sabbath in the Westminster Standards
June 1969 pieces discuss subscription to the Confession and Catechisms—especially Sabbath teaching—and report local evangelistic efforts using a “Salvation Map” that yielded conversions.
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Christian Education
John Murray contends education must be integrated within a Christian, Scripture‑grounded worldview. Schools should teach with creation, providence, the image of God, sin and redemption as guiding principles.
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Women’s Auxiliary Honors Professor Murray
Tribute to Professor John Murray, Westminster theologian and author, honoring his scholarship, service in the OPC, teaching legacy, and retirement to Scotland.
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