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Creation versus Evolution

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Argues that biblical creation is incompatible with naturalistic evolution. Distinguishes immediate and mediate creation and defends divine origination against anti‑supernatural evolution.

Frederick Godet the Commentator

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A 1901 theological journal defending biblical creation against evolutionary theology, reviewing Pfleiderer and Godet, and addressing apologetics, exegesis, and archaeology.

George Tybout Purves, D.D., LL.D.

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Biographical sketch and memorial of Rev. George T. Purves (1852–1901), tracing his Scottish‑American lineage, Princeton training, pastoral labors, and New Testament scholarship.

How Glorious Art Thou

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Inauguration of Rev. Prof. Robert Dick Wilson as Professor of Semitic Philology and Old Testament Criticism at Princeton Seminary on Sept 21, 1900; includes prefatory note and hymn.

Acts and Pastoral Epistles

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Introduction to Luke-Acts arguing common authorship, purpose and structure: Acts as the second book, portraying the church’s divine establishment and missionary expansion.

Christianity and Revelation

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Analyzes general and special revelation: general revelation shows God in creation; special revelation is supernatural, redemptive and mediatorial, addressing sin and underpinning apologetics.

Predestination

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Academic survey of ‘Predestination’ tracing its terminology, Hebraic and Greek vocabulary, and its expression in Old and New Testament theological contexts.

Some Characteristics of the Book of Acts

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Warfield shows Acts is Luke’s Second Book—a unified history—argues the speeches reflect real occasions, presents Acts as the Acts of the Risen Christ, and posits a planned Third Book.

The Question of Miracles

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Examines the definition and nature of miracles, distinguishing extra-natural acts (e.g., Cana) from providence and rebutting skeptical objections to their possibility and proof.

A Valentine

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Elihu Root retires and defends Theodore Roosevelt and US policy on the Philippines and the Canal; a seasonal essay on early spring; two short Valentine’s poems.

The Proposed Union with the Cumberland Presbyterians

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Warfield critiques the proposed 1903 union between the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterians, examining the doctrinal basis, concurrent declarations, and risks to genuine unity.

What Is Calvinism?

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The Presbyterian (1904) announces new ownership while retaining its editorial stance, examines a proposed union and Confession-based basis, and defends Calvinism’s prayerful dependence on God.

Augustine and His ‘Confessions’

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Critical review of Augustine’s life and Confessions, assessing their autobiographical depth, trustworthiness, and lasting influence on the Church; compares Augustine with Rousseau.

Doubt (1898)

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Excerpt from Hastings’ A Dictionary of the Bible offering lexical and theological entries (Dorymenes, Dothan, dote) and a detailed analysis of the noun/verb ‘doubt’ in OT and NT usage.

On the Misapplication of Historical Names (1904)

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New‑Year editorials urging spiritual stock‑taking: grow in grace, correct course by the ‘Sun of Righteousness,’ renew duty, and advance missions and Presbyterian work.

The First Hymn-Book of Reformation Scotland

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The Presbyterian (May 17, 1905) covers the General Assembly and Princeton Seminary commencement, then surveys the Scottish Reformation’s first psalm and hymn book (Wedderburn) and Psalm 51.

The Vote of the Cumberland Presbyteries on Union

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The Presbyterian (May 10, 1905) issue: sermons on assurance (‘Kept by God’s Power’), reports on the Cumberland Presbyterian union vote, and articles on synodical missions and church life.

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