Japan in the World To-Day
Analysis of Japan's rise and Asia's awakening; examines global forces—nationalism, liberalism, democracy—and the implications for Western relations and foreign missions.
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Archives
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.
Japan in the World To-Day
Memoirs of a Centenarian
Memoirs of Arthur J. Brown in his 100th year: New England origins, education, pastoral work and long service in foreign missions, travels and reflections on faith and public service.
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The Country Pastor
Two lectures: Sunday-school teachers should use God-given helpers to manage classes. Country pastors need strong preaching, patience, leadership, and to live among their people.
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The Captives of Abb’s Valley
Historical account of early Presbyterian settlers in Virginia's Abb's Valley, detailing Indian attacks, the Moore family's captivity, and faith amid frontier hardships.
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The Captives of Abb’s Valley
New edition of The Captives of Abb's Valley: a frontier narrative with maps, genealogical appendix, and editor's notes on Tazewell County geography and Indian raids.
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The Spiritual Life of the Theological Student: An Address Delivered at Mid-Winter Conference, Auburn Theological Seminary, January 30, 1902
Brown urges theological students to pursue an experiential knowledge of God, naming inertia, selfishness, and unbelief as chief obstacles. He advocates critical study and a renewed, living vision of God.
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The Essence of Christianity: A Study in the History of Definition
Survey of historical attempts to define Christianity, from the ancient church and Reformation to Schleiermacher, Hegel, and Ritschl, focusing on the method and meaning of a scientific definition.
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The Trinity in Modern Thought: An Experiment in Theological Reconstruction: An Address
An address defending the ongoing relevance of the doctrine of the Trinity, tracing its New Testament roots, philosophical development (Logos), and creedal expression, urging contemporary reinterpretation.
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Dedication of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church: Sunday, October Fourteenth Nineteen Hundred and Six, Morning and Evening Service
Order for the dedication (Oct 14, 1906) of Madison Square Presbyterian Church: hymns, responsive readings, Scripture (Ps.95; John 10, 14), and the pastor's dedicatory prayer.
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A Little Book of Family Verse
1906 collection of family-themed poems and devotional verses by William Adams Brown. Celebrates home life, anniversaries, prayers, hymns, and Christian consolation.
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Christian Theology in Outline
A concise systematic theology outline by W. A. Brown for seminary students. Covers doctrine, sources, method, the Trinity, Christology, salvation, and the Christian life.
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Calvin’s Influence upon Theology
Three addresses mark Calvin's 400th birthday, surveying his influence on theology and the Institutes' role in popularizing doctrine. Highlights his exegetical skill and the unity of doctrine and life.
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Morris Ketchum Jesup: A Character Sketch
Character sketch of Morris Ketchum Jesup — a New York businessman who became a major philanthropist and institutional leader in museum, education, science, and social welfare.
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The Theology of Reformed Judaism
Calls for reform of confused theological education. Reviews Kohler's Reformed Judaism: modern-critical, prophetic over legal, universalist, and minimizes Christian dogma and Jesus.
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The Christian Hope: A Study in the Doctrine of Immortality
Study of the Christian doctrine of personal immortality: its history, biblical basis, and arguments. Traces the hope from ancient belief through Jesus and the resurrection.
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Modern Theology and the Preaching of the Gospel
Lectures arguing modern theology must serve the preacher: it interprets Christian doctrine for contemporary minds and equips preaching amid scientific change. Urges recovery of doctrinal vision.
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Christianity on Trial
Argues Christianity must govern society, not just private faith, rejecting nationalism and militarism. Advocates Christ's sovereignty expressed through love, forgiveness, and service.
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Is Christianity Practicable? Lectures Delivered in Japan
Brown's lectures probe if Christianity is practicable during the world war, examining its moral claims, history, and social programme. He urges missions and the church's duty.
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Modern Missions in the Far East
1916–17 report by William A. Brown surveying missions in China, Korea, and Japan—assessing scope, successes, challenges, education, and native church development.
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Worship: An Address Delivered at the Conference of Theological Seminaries at Auburn, N.Y., February 10, 1917
Brown: worship is practicing God's presence—the highest Christian act, turning belief into living experience that fuels service. Obstacles: lack of intelligence and discipline.
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