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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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Review of George Elliott, Biblical Criticism and Preaching

Review of theological works on the minister’s spiritual life and preaching. Discusses higher biblical criticism and the claim that the 'historic Jesus' is the final authority for Christian faith.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1913

Review of Frank W. Gunsaulus, The Minister and the Spiritual Life

Reviews of recent theological literature on miracles, natural law, and the minister’s spiritual life. Critiques definitions of miracles and assesses homiletic practice and preaching.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1913

Homiletics as a Theological Discipline

Homiletics is presented as a theological discipline combining science and art. It examines preaching's relation to Scripture, the church, and the preacher's personality and tasks.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of William M. Macgregor, Some of God’s Ministers

Examines the origin of belief in Christ’s virgin birth in the second century, surveying Gospel birth narratives, extracanonical sources, and early witnesses such as Irenaeus.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Henry Kingman, A Way of Honor and Other College Sermons

Surveys the origin of belief in the virgin birth in the second century, analyzing Matthew and Luke, extra‑canonical sources, Irenaeus, and the Apostles' Creed.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Edward E. Keedy, Moral Leadership and the Ministry

Study tracing the rise of belief in the virgin birth in the 2nd century by examining Matthew and Luke's birth narratives, extra‑canonical sources, and early attestations (Irenaeus).

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Courtenay H. Fenn, With You Always

Analyzes the origin and early establishment of belief in the virgin birth in the second century, examining Matthew and Luke and extra‑canonical sources and its affirmation by Irenaeus.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of E.T. McLaren, Dr. McLaren of Manchester: A Sketch

Surveys the origin of belief in the virgin birth in the second century, examining Matthew and Luke's birth narratives and extra‑canonical sources to trace doctrinal development.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of David R. Breed, Preparing to Preach

Survey of the liturgical use and historical development of English hymns from metrical Psalms to Restoration hymnody, with critical reviews of related theological works.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of J. Sparhawk Jones, Saved By Hope

Examines the liturgical development of English hymns from metrical Psalms and the post-Restoration hymn movement; includes reviews of sermons and a manual on preparing to preach.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Non-Church-Going: Its Reasons and Remedies

Survey of English hymnody’s liturgical development since the Restoration, with reviews on causes of church decline and notices of apologetic preaching and sermons.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Addison Ballard, From Text to Talk

Survey of the liturgical rise of English hymns from metrical psalms at the Restoration; includes reviews of homiletic guides and a symposium on church alienation.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Thiselton Mark, The Pedagogics of Preaching

Examines the liturgical rise of English hymns from metrical Psalms through the Restoration, showing hymnody's role in enriching public worship and denominational practice.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of John A. Broadus, A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons

Survey of English hymnody after the Restoration, tracing the shift from metrical Psalms to freely composed hymns and their liturgical role in enriching public worship.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of T.B. Kilpatrick, New Testament Evangelism

Reviews from The Princeton Theological Review (1912) on the liturgical use of English hymns and denominational hymn developments, with book reviews on New Testament evangelism and homiletics.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Daniel W. Fisher, Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in China

Survey of the liturgical use of English hymns: traces development from metrical Psalms to free devotional hymns and examines denominational divisions at the Restoration.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1912

Review of Grenville Kleiser, How to Develop Self-Confidence in Speech and Manner and How to Argue and Win

Brief review of the making of the English Bible, tracing translators and copyists—notably Wiclif, Tyndale, and the King James Authorized Version (tercentenary address, 1911).

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1911

Review of Jesse Bowman, Charms of the Bible: A Fresh Appraisement

Review of the making of the English Bible and recent literature, tracing Wyclif, Tyndale and the King James Version and celebrating the Scripture's enduring charms.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1911

Review of J.H. Jowett, The Transfigured Church

Reviews the making of the English Bible (Wyclif, Tyndale, King James) and recent theological publications, notably sermon collections and studies on Jesus' life and ministry.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1911

Review of W.M. Clow, The Secret of the Lord

Overview of the making of the English Bible—tracing Wyclif, Tyndale, and the King James Version—followed by reviews of recent theological literature and studies of Jesus' sayings.

Frederick William Loetscher, Sr. ⬩ 1911

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