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Review of F.W. Farrar, Ephphatha

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Jan 1881 Presbyterian Review: a sketch of Reformer John a Lasco, critiques of F. W. Farrar for downplaying expiatory atonement, and book reviews debating Sunday vs. Sabbath observance.

Review of Francis Bowen, Gleanings from a Literary Life

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Profiles John a Lasco, urging recognition of his Reformation service, followed by reviews of recent scholarly works on Xenophon, Japanese etymology, Francis Bowen, and Skeat’s etymological dictionary.

Progress in Theology

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Discusses the Salvation Army’s methods and spiritual power, and debates whether theology can progress after the closed canon, given advances in biblical scholarship.

Review of Jones Very, Poems

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Reviews comparing Milton and Tennyson; critiques recent theological literature and sermons; reviews Jones Very’s poems and recommends practical devotional works on soul-winning.

Review of Theodore T. Munger, The Freedom of Faith

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A. A. Hodge critiques the ‘New Theology’ for replacing historic, biblical doctrines with intuition and modernist methods, accusing it of misusing traditional language while denying key doctrines.

The Consensus of the Reformed Confessions

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Sketches Rev. Dr. James Richards and debates the effort to define a consensus of Reformed confessions within the Presbyterian Alliance, focusing on creeds, subscription, and unity.

The Works of Doctor Chalmers

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Review of works on church polity and Chalmers’ apologetics. Examines origins of the episcopate, bishops vs. presbyters, and Chalmers’ defenses of natural theology.

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 6

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Preface and catechism lecture on the Ten Commandments: their sum is to love God and neighbour. Stresses wholehearted love, forgiveness, benevolence, and zeal for missions.

Literary Diligence Recommended

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Ashbel Green’s 1820 baccalaureate urges studious youths to practice literary diligence as a Christian duty—avoid idleness, frivolous company, and superficial reading.

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