Symposium on the “New Theology”
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Symposium essays argue there is no scriptural or rational basis for probation after death and robustly defend penal, vicarious atonement against the ‘New Theology’.
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Symposium on the “New Theology”
Final Cause
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R.L. Dabney defends final causes and the teleological argument against evolution, arguing nature’s regularity and adaptive organs point to design by a rational Creator.
Letter from Dr. Dabney on Organic Union
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Mission report: Rev. R. B. Grinnan recounts rapid church growth and numerous baptisms in Kōchi, Japan. R. L. Dabney argues against organic union with Northern Presbyterians over principle and abolitionist influence.
Spurious Religious Excitements
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Argues that emotional religious excitements don’t prove true conversion; genuine sanctification requires renewed understanding and will, shown by hungering for righteousness.
Anti-Biblical Theories of Rights
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Argues Jacobin/social-contract theories of rights conflict with Scripture. Defends biblical social order and rejects mechanical equality, universal suffrage, and denial of imputed guilt.
The Bible Its Own Witness (1871)
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Two sermons: Bridgman insists the church exists for service and ministry; Dabney argues Scripture is self-evidencing, enabling intelligent faith even for the unlearned.
Review of Girardeau’s Instrumental Music in Public Worship
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A 1889 Presbyterian Quarterly issue debating Presbyterianism and education and defending exclusive vocal worship. Includes critique of instrumental music and historical-theological arguments.
The Latest Infidelity
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Apologetic reply to Ingersoll’s atheism defending biblical morality and inspiration, addressing criticisms of Joshua and Achan, Old Testament judgment, slavery, and miracles.
Memorial on Theological Education (1869)
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Argues for multiple regional Presbyterian seminaries. The General Assembly should set uniform standards and retain review/veto, while local boards manage daily governance and faculty.
The Death of Moses
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Essay on ancient Egypt’s otherworldliness and R.L. Dabney’s poem ‘The Death of Moses,’ portraying Moses’ longing for Canaan, a heavenly vision, and Michael repelling Satan.
The Truth of History
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Correspondence (1891–1892) disputing Civil War anecdotes and historical accuracy: R. L. Dabney denies a fictionalized story about Malvern Hill; J. W. Jones apologizes and vows correction.
Uses and Results of Church History (1854)
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Dabney’s induction address defends rigorous study of church history: it requires broad learning and careful method and yields practical lessons for ministers and theological education.
The Depression of American Farming Interests
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An 1892 analysis arguing American farmers face severe economic depression, low wages, rural poverty, and mass migration to cities, fueling agrarian unrest.
The Immortality of the Soul
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A Presbyterian defense of the soul’s immortality (1892), arguing from common sense, consciousness, and historical/cultural consensus against materialism and agnosticism.
Thomas Carey Johnson
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Obituary and biographical sketch from the Union Seminary Magazine, celebrating Dr. James F. Latimer and Thomas Carey Johnson’s teaching, scholarship, and faithful Presbyterian ministry.
Annihilation [PQ] (1889)
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Argues against annihilationism, affirms the soul’s immortality and eternal punishment, and defends Presbyterian/Calvinistic doctrine while urging redemption in Christ.
Reminiscences of John Randolph
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Discusses conditions for success in gospel ministry, then offers reminiscences of John Randolph—anecdotes on his preaching, eccentricity, politics, and dealings with enslaved people.
Shall the Campinas College Die?
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Defense of Campinas College and a plea to the Church to preserve it for Presbyterian foreign missions. Argues Christian education is essential to plant lasting churches and counter popery.
The Attractions of Popery
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1894 Presbyterian essay warns that Roman Catholicism is gaining ground in the U.S. due to Protestant laxity, rationalism, and loss of discipline, while Rome offers order and ritual.
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