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Slavery

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.
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Bloomfield’s Greek Testament

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

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

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.
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New Jersey College, and President Davies

Account of New Jersey College (Princeton) founding: 18th-century transatlantic fundraising, trustees’ correspondence, and Presbyterian support for ministerial education and providence.
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The General Assembly of 1840

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.
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The Latest Form of Infidelity

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.
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Rule of Faith

Review defending Scripture as the sole rule of faith against Romanism and the Oxford Tracts; critiques tradition, apostolic succession, and sacramental claims.
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The General Assembly of 1842

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.
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The Theological Opinions of President Davies

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

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.
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Essay on Abolitionism

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

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.
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The Late Mrs. Martha Rice

Proceedings of Concord Presbytery (1844): meetings, ordinations, mission collections, standards for ministerial education, and the obituary of Rev. John Robinson.
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A Brief Account of the Last Hours of Albert B. Dod

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.
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Beman on the Atonement

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.
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