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Jewish Parties in the Fifth Century Before Christ

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Biographical note on John Howie of Lochgoin. Analysis of Jewish parties in 5th-century B.C. Judaea—racial, social, political, and religious cleavages and Nehemiah’s reforms.

The Source of Israel’s Eschatology

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Scholarly survey of debates on Israel's eschatology, critiquing Wellhausen and outlining Gunkel, Gressmann, and Sellin's archaeological and prophetic perspectives.

A Brief Bible History

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A concise survey for teachers of Old and New Testament history, tracing creation, the patriarchs, Israel's exile and restoration, and the life and development of the church.

The Davidic Dynasty

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Analyzes Hebrew usage in Daniel and surveys the Davidic dynasty—its historical phases, remarkable longevity, and ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

The Davidic Covenant: The Oracle

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Argues Hebrew linguistic evidence is inconclusive for late OT dating. Provides an exegetical study of the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7), engaging Wellhausen and Acts xiii/Isaiah 55.

Echoes of the Covenant with David

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Defends the integrity of Luke's infancy narrative and traces Old Testament echoes of the Davidic covenant to support a Messianic interpretation.

Monarchy in Israel: The Ideal and the Actual

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Examines Israel's monarchy and prophetic response: the tension between the ideal theocracy and practical kingship (Samuel/Saul), with Deuteronomy and prophetic critique.

Biblical Theology in the Study and the Pulpit

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Argues Biblical Theology—study of doctrine in historical development—strengthens ministers' Bible-study and preaching, correcting destructive criticism, fads, and desultory methods.

Bible Maps

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Overview of progress in Biblical topography and mapping: international scholarship, pottery (potsherd) dating, surface surveys and excavation informing accurate Bible maps.

What Was in the Ark?

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Examines the apparent contradiction about what was in the Ark—1 Kings records only the stone tablets, Hebrews adds Aaron's rod and a pot of manna—and offers historical explanation.

Journal (1761–1762)

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Reprint of John Brainerd's 1761–1762 journal documenting Presbyterian missionary work among New Jersey Indians, church records, synod activity, and historical notes.

Robert Levi Breck, D.D., LL.D.

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Necrological report summarizing lives of Princeton Seminary alumni Robert L. Breck and James R. Graham: births, education, pastorates, honors, and deaths (1915).

October 18, 1879 Letter to Theodore L. Cuyler (1879)

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Excerpt on Rev. Francis J. Grimke: his studies at Howard and Princeton Seminary and his call as pastor of the 15th St. Presbyterian Church in Washington, with endorsements and notes on congregational debt.

Can Dreams Convey a Revelation?

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Surveys the Bible’s view of dreams as revelation, arguing prophetic dreams are rare, subordinated to prophecy, and distinct from pagan dream-superstition.

Christianity the Truth

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Editorial argues Christianity is "the truth" that must be reasoned, proclaimed and defended; controversy and martyrdom are necessary fruits of faith, though bounded by objective limits.

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