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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.
Address at Commencement Week
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Record of Princeton Theological Seminary Class of 1873 commencement week. Dr. Hodge exhorts graduating ministers to personal holiness, faith in Christ’s divinity and love, and to don the whole armor of God.
Princeton Theological Seminary
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Charles Hodge (1874) defends preaching as God’s ordained means of salvation, affirms the Bible’s assumptions and Christ’s offices, and outlines ministerial qualifications and seminary training.
What Is Darwinism?
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Charles Hodge’s 1874 critique defines Darwinism, contrasts it with Scripture, pantheism, Epicurean and Spencerian theories, and defends teleology and theism.
October 12, 1874 Letter to Robert Watts (1874)
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Robert Watts refutes Tyndall’s impersonal atomic ‘god’, arguing science points to a personal Creator and rebukes an Irish Catholic manifesto that limits scientific inquiry.
November 2, 1877 Letter to Robert Bremner (1877)
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Debate over biblical infallibility: Dr. C. Hodge’s letter defends Scripture’s inspiration and inerrancy, arguing the words are divinely authoritative despite apparent discrepancies.
The Intuitions and Views of Future Punishment
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Contains transcribed African American church songs and hymns, followed by Charles Hodge’s essay defending traditional hermeneutics and warning against modernist currents and declining piety.
Autobiography
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Memoir of Charles Hodge by his son A. A. Hodge, tracing his ancestry, education, seminary career, writings, and role in Presbyterian church life and controversies.
Prayer at the 1878 Funeral of Joseph Henry
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Report of Professor Joseph Henry’s funeral (May 16, 1878) at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, detailing services, prayers, scripture readings, notable attendees, and burial.
The Teaching Office of the Church (1848)
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Charles Hodge: the Church’s chief duty is to teach the whole Bible—making disciples by baptism and instruction under the Great Commission; the Spirit applies truth but does not replace teaching.
Charles Hodge, D.D., LL.D.
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Encyclopedic entry on the Presbyterian Church in the United States, its assemblies and ministers, featuring an extended biography of Charles Hodge and his works.
Princetoniana: Charles and A.A. Hodge
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A biographical sketch of Charles A. and A.A. Hodge and Princeton Seminary, tracing their lives, teaching, and influence on American Reformed theology and ministerial formation.
An Unpublished Letter of Dr. Hodge to Dr. S.S. Schmucker, On Christian Union
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Charles Hodge’s letter objects to formal external church unions, arguing unity must be inward and spiritual. He warns against indifferentism, lax creeds, and erosion of authority.
August 14, 1835 Letter to Mrs. William C. Walton (1835)
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Memoir and condolence letters mourning Rev. William C. Walton, praising his piety, ministerial zeal, and hope of resurrection. Includes letters from Joel Parker and Daniel Baker.
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