Nature of Man
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Argument for scriptural ‘realistic dualism’: man is a material body united to an immaterial soul. Rejects trichotomy, materialism, and occasionalism, citing biblical proofs.
Archives
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Nature of Man
President Lincoln
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Argues the scriptural doctrine of Divine Providence guided the Civil War to overthrow slavery, secure national unity, and shape America’s moral and political future.
Principles of Church Union, and the Reunion of the Old and New-School Presbyterians
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Examines the theological basis and practical concerns for church union, especially the proposed reunion of Old and New‑school Presbyterians, stressing Spirit‑wrought unity without sacrificing doctrine.
Bushnell on Vicarious Sacrifice
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Review criticizes Horace Bushnell’s denial of expiation and divine justice, defending traditional vicarious atonement. It calls his theory unoriginal and unscriptural.
Sustentation Fund
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Argues for a general sustentation fund so the whole church, not individual congregations, supports ministers to reach the poor. Congregational-only support is unjust and hinders missions.
The General Assembly 1866 (Princeton Review)
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Reports on the 1866 General Assembly’s debates over the Louisville ‘Declaration and Testimony’ — protesting church-state union, slavery-era actions, and threatening schism.
Review of John T. Duffield, A Discourse Delivered at the Opening of the Synod of New Jersey, October 16th, 1866
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Reviews on the early Scottish Church and a psalmody controversy; a Synod address arguing the Second Advent may occur at any time; and notes on movements for Christian unity.
Address of Welcome [to James McCosh] on Behalf of the Board of Trustees
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Welcome address for James McCosh’s 1868 inauguration as president of the College of New Jersey, urging that true religion govern the college and that religion and science coexist.
The Protest and Answer
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A formal Old-School protest objects to reunion terms with the New-School Presbyterian body, alleging tolerance of doctrines contrary to the Westminster Confession; the Assembly replies.
Morrell on Revelation and Inspiration
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Critique arguing Morell reduces revelation to natural intuition, denies verbal inspiration, and thereby undermines Scripture’s authority.
The General Assembly 1869 (Princeton Review)
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Account of the 1870 General Assembly of the reunited Presbyterian Church: debates on reunion, church governance, boards and missions, Bible in public schools, and Calvinism.
The New Basis of Union
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Examines St. John’s writings’ Christology, spiritual depth, and universalism. Debates Presbyterian union: Old School insists on strict standards, fearing New School’s toleration.
The Way of Life (1841)
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Hodge defends the Bible’s divine origin from its moral excellence and internal evidence. He outlines key doctrines: sin, justification, faith, repentance, and holy living.
Delegation to the Southern General Assembly
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1870 account of the Northern General Assembly’s delegation to the Southern Presbyterian Assembly seeking reconciliation. Discusses committee actions, doctrinal disputes, and church-state tensions.
The General Assembly 1870 (Princeton Review)
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1868 General Assembly report: elections, a judicial case over the ‘Declaration and Testimony’, recognition of Southern churches, admission of Knox (Black) Presbytery, Freedmen’s work, and reunion talks.
The Trial Period in History
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Essay defends Genesis as historical: humanity created mature and placed under a moral trial in Eden; a personal tempter (Satan) brings the fall, explaining the origin of sin and death.
Charles Hodge
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Biography of Charles Hodge, founder/editor of the Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review, a leading 19th-century defender of Calvinism and Presbyterian church polity.
Proceedings Connected with the Semi-Centennial Commemoration of the Professorship of Rev. Charles Hodge
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Proceedings of the semi-centennial (April 24, 1872) celebrating Rev. Charles Hodge’s 50 years as professor at Princeton Theological Seminary; includes addresses, alumni responses, and endowment reports.
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