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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.

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Qualifications for Candidates

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Argues for rigorous pre-professional training for Reformed ministry candidates, defending classical Latin and Greek study as the best mental discipline. Emphasizes ‘apt to teach’ as central.

The Resurrection of Christ an Historical Fact, Evinced by Eye-Witnesses

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Warfield defends the Resurrection as a historical fact grounded in eyewitness testimony (notably Paul’s conversion and Acts/Revelation). Behrends examines reason’s limits and the need for revelation.

The Unity of the Apocalypse, with Especial Reference to Dr. Völter’s Strictures

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Survey arguing for the unity of the Apocalypse (Revelation). Reviews historical-critical debates (Grotius, Vogel, Volter) over authorship, dating, and compositional unity.

Critical Estimate of a Latin Fragment of the Didache

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Schaff analyzes a Latin fragment of the Didache, arguing for two recensions and tracing its relation to Barnabas, the Apostolic Canons/Constitutions and early-2nd-century transmission.

Exousia in 1 Cor. 11:10

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Selections from The Independent (1885): poems and essays on Christian fellowship and the ‘new education,’ plus Whedon’s essay proposing the soul as a nervous ‘specter’ and formative power.

Messianic Psalms of the New Testament

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Scholarly analysis of the Magnificat, Benedictus and Nunc Dimittis in Luke, showing their Hebrew Psalmody form and continuity of Old Testament messianic hope into the New.

Recent American Literature on the New Testament

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Survey of recent American literature on New Testament studies: textual criticism, hermeneutics, bibliographies and commentaries, with discussions on Romans and Hebrews.

The Descriptive Names Applied to the New Testament Books by the Earliest Christian Writers

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Warfield examines the descriptive titles early Christians applied to New Testament books, arguing these writings were treated as Scripture and that this usage predates the late-2nd century.

The Scenes of the Baptist’s Work

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Scholarly examination of John the Baptist’s geography—birthplace, wilderness, and baptismal sites—reconciling Gospel accounts and traditions to clarify his ministry’s locales.

The Didache and Its Kindred Forms

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1886

Examines the Didache’s origin and transmission, arguing for an Egyptian original later redacted in Syria; compares Latin, Barnabas, and Bryennios witnesses.

The New Testament Manuscripts in the Palatine Collection of the Vatican

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1886

The Independent (May 1886): poems and art criticism, Joaquin Miller on Molino del Rey’s wartime poverty, James Payn’s notes, and Simon Newcomb’s essay on the labor question.

The Prophecies of St. Paul: The Epistles to the Galatians, Corinthians, and Romans

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1886

Scholarly exposition on Paul’s eschatology in Galatians, Corinthians, and Romans, emphasizing the Second Advent, final judgment, and the nature and hope of the resurrection body.

Charles Darwin’s Religious Life: A Sketch in Spiritual Biography

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1888

Two essays: one examines pagan influence on post‑apostolic Christianity’s clarity; the other sketches Charles Darwin’s spiritual journey from early piety toward scientific agnosticism.

Christian Evidences: How Affected by Recent Criticisms

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1888

Warfield surveys how modern philosophical and historical criticism has forced new apologetics, testing miracles, prophecy, and Scripture, yet argues the core Christian evidences endure.

Inauguration of Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield at Princeton Theological Seminary

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1888

Charge urging Warfield to teach systematic, Calvinist theology grounded in Scripture and the Westminster standards, and to uphold confessional subscription.

Recent American Literature on the New Testament

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1888

Survey of recent American scholarship on New Testament subjects—‘the beloved disciple’, Pauline theology (Romans, Galatians), Hebrews, and apologetic treatments of the resurrection.

Paul’s Doctrine of the Old Testament

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1889

Argues Presbyterianism values education and, following Paul (2 Tim. 3:15–17), affirms the Old Testament as God‑breathed and profitable for teaching, reproof, and training in righteousness.

The Presbyterian Churches and the Westminster Confession

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1889

1889 volume of The Presbyterian Review. Table of contents listing essays on ministry, theology, Westminster Confession revision, atonement, church/state, education, and many book reviews.

The Presbyterian and Reformed Review

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1890

Examines controversy over revising Westminster standards—especially divine decrees and election—announces a new Presbyterian review and treats the symbolism of baptism.

True Church Unity: What It Is

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1890

Warfield argues true church unity is spiritual—grounded in common faith, the one Spirit and Christ—not in uniform organization, succession, or centralized government. It permits diversity of forms.

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Qualifications for Candidates

The Resurrection of Christ an Historical Fact, Evinced by Eye-Witnesses

The Unity of the Apocalypse, with Especial Reference to Dr. Völter’s Strictures

Critical Estimate of a Latin Fragment of the Didache

Exousia in 1 Cor. 11:10

Messianic Psalms of the New Testament

Recent American Literature on the New Testament

The Descriptive Names Applied to the New Testament Books by the Earliest Christian Writers

The Scenes of the Baptist’s Work

The Didache and Its Kindred Forms

The New Testament Manuscripts in the Palatine Collection of the Vatican

The Prophecies of St. Paul: The Epistles to the Galatians, Corinthians, and Romans

Charles Darwin’s Religious Life: A Sketch in Spiritual Biography

Christian Evidences: How Affected by Recent Criticisms

Inauguration of Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield at Princeton Theological Seminary

Recent American Literature on the New Testament

Paul’s Doctrine of the Old Testament

The Presbyterian Churches and the Westminster Confession

The Presbyterian and Reformed Review

True Church Unity: What It Is

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