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Reply to Dr. Moses Stuart’s Examination of the Review of the American Education Society

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1829

Defense of the American Education Society’s methods for training indigent candidates for the ministry, arguing for detailed financial returns and frugal support of ministers.

Inquiries Respecting the Doctrine of Imputation

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1830

A 1830 review defending the doctrine of imputation and original sin, arguing the church’s historical consensus supports Calvinist readings. It critiques New England and Unitarian objections.

Professor Stuart’s Postscript to His Letter to the Editors of the Biblical Repertory

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1830

Jan 1830 Biblical Repertory reviews a book on the Second Advent. It also prints editorial exchanges with Professor Stuart concerning the American Education Society, repentance, and editorial responsibility.

Review of Cox’s Sermon on Regeneration, and the Manner of Its Occurrence

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1830

Critical review of Samuel H. Cox’s sermon on regeneration (John 5:24), defending the Calvinist view that regeneration is a moral change rather than a physical one. Includes notes on church music and temperance.

Review of Sprague’s Lectures for Young People

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1831

Review of Sprague’s lectures urging faithful religious education of youth: parents, pastors, and teachers must use Scripture and the Spirit to form children’s moral and religious character.

The American Quarterly Review on Sunday Mails

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1831

A review rebukes an American Quarterly Review article defending Sunday mails and festive Sabbath observance, arguing the Sabbath is primarily religious—commemorating creation (Ex. 20).

Hengstenberg on Daniel

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1832

Reports Neander’s essay on early Christian rites and worship. Reviews Hengstenberg’s vindication of Daniel, defending its genuineness against German critical objections.

On the Nature of the Atonement

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1832

Hodge defends penal substitution: Christ vicariously bore the law’s penalty, satisfying divine justice and securing sinners’ reconciliation (Rom. 5; Isa. 53).

Stuart on the Romans

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1833

Review of Moses Stuart’s Commentary on Romans (1832): praised for philological learning but criticized for theological departures on imputation and original sin (Rom 5:12–19).

Lachmann’s New Testament

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1834

Contains a commencement address urging repentance and dependence on God for conversion. Also an essay tracing New Testament textual criticism from the Complutensian and Erasmus editions to the Textus Receptus and Griesbach.

The Place of the Bible in a System of Education (1833)

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1834

Charles Hodge urges making the Bible central to education to form youth’s intellect and morals; Scripture supplies truth, Christ’s example, and a perfect rule of duty.

A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1835

Barnes on the Epistle to the Romans

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1835

Review of Albert Barnes’s Notes on Romans (1834), praising research and clarity but criticizing dogmatic tone, lack of analytic method, doctrinal immaturity, and misinterpretation.

Narrative of Reed and Matheson

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1835

Addresses and reviews discussing presbyterian principles, warning against patristic innovations, and the nature and ubiquity of religious revivals in America and Britain.

Slavery

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1836

A 19th-century Presbyterian critique argues abolitionists’ denunciatory agitation has backfired—provoking Southern hostility and alienating moderates. It urges calm, Christian persuasion and prudent reform.

Bloomfield’s Greek Testament

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1837

Articles on the Reformation in Hungary/Transylvania (Waldenses, Albigenses, Hussites) and a critical review of Bloomfield’s Greek Testament and its textual methods.

Review of A Plea for Voluntary Societies and a Defence of the Decisions of the General Assembly of 1836

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1837

Discusses whether Protestantism is a doctrine or religion and debates if mission work should be managed by church courts or voluntary missionary societies. Argues for ecclesiastical (church) oversight.

Oxford Tracts

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1838

Review of Melancthon’s letters and a critique of the Oxford Tracts (Tracts for the Times), opposing sacramentalism and apostolic-succession claims.

Clap’s Defence of the Doctrines of the New England Churches

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1839

Review of Thomas Clap’s 1755 Defence of New England doctrines, tracing Puritan confessions, synods, and church discipline to uphold Reformed orthodoxy against modern errors.

General Assembly of 1839

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1839

Account of the 1839 General Assembly (Presbyterian): proceedings, semi-centenary observance, the New School–Old School division, and proposals for equitable property and seminary settlements.

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Reply to Dr. Moses Stuart’s Examination of the Review of the American Education Society

Inquiries Respecting the Doctrine of Imputation

Professor Stuart’s Postscript to His Letter to the Editors of the Biblical Repertory

Review of Cox’s Sermon on Regeneration, and the Manner of Its Occurrence

Review of Sprague’s Lectures for Young People

The American Quarterly Review on Sunday Mails

Hengstenberg on Daniel

On the Nature of the Atonement

Stuart on the Romans

Lachmann’s New Testament

The Place of the Bible in a System of Education (1833)

A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans

Barnes on the Epistle to the Romans

Narrative of Reed and Matheson

Slavery

Bloomfield’s Greek Testament

Review of A Plea for Voluntary Societies and a Defence of the Decisions of the General Assembly of 1836

Oxford Tracts

Clap’s Defence of the Doctrines of the New England Churches

General Assembly of 1839

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