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Dr. Hill’s American Presbyterianism

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Review of writings on American Presbyterianism (and Butler’s sermons), centered on Dr. Hill’s rebuttal to Prof. Hodge. Examines church government, Scottish influence, and claims of intolerance.

New Jersey College, and President Davies

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Account of New Jersey College (Princeton) founding: 18th-century transatlantic fundraising, trustees’ correspondence, and Presbyterian support for ministerial education and providence.

The General Assembly of 1840

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Coverage of Butler’s sermons and the 1840 Presbyterian General Assembly: inter‑church correspondence, reaffirmation of Westminster standards, concerns over errors on original sin and atonement, and judicial appeals.

The Latest Form of Infidelity

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Review of the ‘latest form of infidelity’ arguing that denying Christ’s miracles undermines Christianity. Defends the Bible’s self‑evidencing truth and the Holy Spirit’s witness.

Rule of Faith

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Review defending Scripture as the sole rule of faith against Romanism and the Oxford Tracts; critiques tradition, apostolic succession, and sacramental claims.

The General Assembly of 1842

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1842 General Assembly proceedings: devotional regulations, address by a Nestorian bishop, the Lane Seminary property dispute (Old vs New School), and committee guidance on ordinations.

The Theological Opinions of President Davies

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Critiques New Divinity’s denial of original sin, imputation, and efficacious grace; defends traditional atonement and regeneration as essential for true religion.

Rights of Ruling Elders

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Reviews Monod on pulpit elocution and Moffat’s Southern Africa missions; a lengthy Presbyterian debate over ruling elders’ rights in ordination, church constitution, and scripture.

Essay on Abolitionism

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1844 critique arguing modern abolitionism fosters fanaticism and unjust ecclesiastical denunciation of slaveholders, urging measured reform and caution in church discipline.

The General Assembly of 1844

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Account of the 1844 Presbyterian General Assembly debating a Board-of-Missions church-extension plan to aid feeble congregations with buildings and support. The plan met objections but was committed to the Board for oversight.

The Late Mrs. Martha Rice

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Proceedings of Concord Presbytery (1844): meetings, ordinations, mission collections, standards for ministerial education, and the obituary of Rev. John Robinson.

A Brief Account of the Last Hours of Albert B. Dod

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Charles Hodge recounts the last hours of Professor Albert B. Dod, highlighting his clear intellect, steadfast faith in Christ, peace in death, and concern for family and colleagues.

Beman on the Atonement

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Defense of penal substitution: Christ’s sacrifice satisfies God’s justice; sin merits punishment in itself, not merely to prevent crime. Rejects the ‘governmental’ theory of atonement.

Schaf’s Protestantism

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Review of works on Protestantism defending justification by faith and sola scriptura. Critiques German/Anglican positions, debating church unity, tradition, and sectarianism.

Narrative of the State of Religion

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Report of an 1846 General Assembly debate over the Board of Domestic Missions: attendance, finances, and a proposed Western agency. Speakers defended Philadelphia’s role and urged continued support.

Neill’s Lectures on Biblical History

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Reviews of Hopkins’ lectures on the evidences of Christianity and Neill’s lectures on biblical history, emphasizing Genesis chronology, the Flood, and transmission of early traditions.

Questions on the Epistle to the Romans (1835)

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Study questions and commentary on Romans by Charles Hodge (1846). Designed for Bible classes and Sunday schools; examines Romans ch.1, Paul’s life, authenticity, and doctrine.

The General Assembly 1846 (Princeton Review)

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Report on the 1846 General Assembly: debated restoring the title ‘Bishop’ and handled numerous slavery petitions. The Assembly declined further action on slavery, prompting several protests.

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