Developments at Princeton Seminary
Editorials defend Pauline 'walk by faith' against rationalist misreadings, criticize Princeton Seminary appointments and views on Scripture, and mark Abraham Kuyper's centenary.
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Developments at Princeton Seminary
Centennial Addresses Delivered Before the Synod of North Carolina … October 23, 24, 1912, Commemorating the Birth of the Reverend James Henley Thornwell
Centennial addresses honoring Rev. James H. Thornwell (1812–1862), examining his work as a preacher and teacher, his Presbyterian convictions, call to ministry, and influence.
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The Two Confessions — Are They Agreed?
Discusses pastoral duties—visiting the sick and shepherding a congregation—stresses training boys and girls for the Church's future, and examines agreement between Presbyterian confessions on election.
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Last Will and Testament
Excerpt from Sugaw Creek history presenting Alexander Craighead's 1765 will—land, slaves, and family provisions—reflecting colonial Presbyterian life in Mecklenburg County.
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Rev. Alexander Craighead
Excerpt from a history of Mecklenburg County (1740–1900) detailing frontier settlement, Rev. Alexander Craighead's ministry at Sugar Creek, and the local roots of patriotism leading to the 1775 convention.
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Alexander Craighead and the Seven Church of Mecklenburg in North Carolina
Biography of Alexander Craighead, a Scottish‑Irish New Side Presbyterian who led seven Mecklenburg churches, promoted religious liberty and revival, and founded schools.
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A History of the Theological Department of Howard University, Washington, D.C.
History of Howard University's Theological Department (est. 1866). Ewell documents its Congregational founding, founders like Gen. O. O. Howard, and its mission to train Black ministers.
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A History of Mattituck, Long Island, N.Y.
A concise local history of Mattituck, Long Island, tracing colonial land deeds, early settlement, church founding, parish registers, and genealogical transcriptions to preserve village records.
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Long Island’s Bicentennial
Presbyterian weekly (Sept 27, 1916) urging revival through united prayer and openness to God; reports church statistics, presbytery news, Sabbath concerns, and local church dedications.
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Whitaker’s Southold: Being a Substantial Reproduction of the History of Southold, L.I. Its First Century
Editor’s preface and contents of Whitaker’s Southold (1931), a reissue of Epher Whitaker’s history of Southold, L.I., highlighting Puritan founders, town records, and genealogy.
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Thomas Murphy, D.D., LL.D.
Necrological sketches of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni summarizing ministerial careers, academic posts, publications, marriages, and deaths around 1900–1901. Includes Thomas Murphy, D.D., LL.D.
The Log College of Neshaminy and Princeton University
Examines the Log College of Neshaminy as the educational germ of Princeton University, detailing founders, Synod debates, trustees, and documentary evidence linking the schools.
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John D. Crowell, D.D.
1909 necrological report of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni, recording brief obituaries of former pastors—education, ministry appointments, dates, and deaths.
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An Old Worn-Out Preacher
Editorial urging national Thanksgiving: thank God for providence and prosperity, pursue moral and spiritual progress, and show compassion for the sorrowful.
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Twentieth Century Negro Literature
1902 anthology edited by D. W. Culp compiling essays and sketches by 100 prominent Black Americans on race, education, and uplift. Aims to inform whites and inspire Black youth.
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Daniel Wallace Culp, M.D.
Necrological report listing brief biographies and deaths of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni (late 19th–early 20th c.), noting education, ministry posts, and burial details.
Japan
Overview of missionary work in Japan: outlines obstacles (materialism, foreign perception, indifference, educated antagonism) and hopeful signs from soldiers and student movements.
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Democracy and the Christian Ministry
Bulletin reports the Student Center campaign and publishes J.R. Cunningham's address urging ministers to defend democracy by preaching the Gospel, upholding individual worth, and living courageously.
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