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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.

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Mexico and Our Mission

1910 survey by ARP missionary James G. Dale of Mexico—its geography, people, religion, and economy. Describes the Associate Reformed Presbyterian mission: history, methods, challenges, and appeal.

James Gary Dale ⬩ 1910

The Sabbath — Vital to America’s Future

1916 Lord's Day Leader: history and mission of the Lord's Day Alliance defending Sunday rest and laws. Features John F. Carson's sermon "The Sabbath Vital to America's Future" (Mark 2:27–28).

John Fleming Carson ⬩ 1916

Genealogy of Jefferson Davis and of Samuel Davies

1910 scholarly genealogy by W. H. Whitsitt tracing Jefferson Davis and Samuel Davies through letters, deeds, and archival records, with assistance from B. B. Warfield and D. S. Freeman.

1910

Dr. William Brown

Argues Sunday school must center on Scripture to transmit moral education across generations; the church has lost zeal to 'constrain' souls and needs active, persuasive outreach.

1912

Old Greenville (S.C.) Church: Address Delivered at the Unveiling of Tablet to the Memory of the Scotch-Irish in Old Greenville Church, Sunday, October 6th, 1912

Rev. J.M. Dallas commemorates the Scotch‑Irish Presbyterian heritage in Ulster and the Carolinas, their church‑building and civic influence. He exhorts exaltation of Scripture and faithful Sunday‑school instruction.

James Maxwell Dallas ⬩ 1912

Some Reminiscences [of Dr. James Woodrow]

Reminiscences and character sketches of Dr. James Woodrow by former pupils and colleagues, highlighting his teaching, pastoral warmth, prayer life, and incisive intellect.

Eugene Daniel ⬩ 1909

Petition for a Presbyterian Meetinghouse

Selections from Tyler's Quarterly (1923): 1793 topography of Prince George County, Charleston's Magnolia Gardens, 1765 York County Presbyterian records, and 1770s Charlotte County marriage bonds.

George Davenport ⬩ 1923

Letters of Patrick Henry, Sr., Samuel Davies, James Maury, Edwin Conway and George Trask

1921 Quarterly: essay on Virginia Indian trade to 1673 and Patrick Henry Sr.'s 1744–45 letters about Great Awakening disputes—Whitfield, separatist preachers, and conversion claims.

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1921

Rev. Joshua Fry Green

Biography of Rev. Joshua F. Green and his pivotal role in establishing Presbyterianism in Arkansas. Details his evangelism, anti-Romanism controversies, and arduous missionary travels.

Samuel Wilson Davies ⬩ 1902

To What Extent Is the Negro Pulpit Uplifting the Race?

Argues the Negro pulpit's role in uplifting the race via Gospel preaching, education, and civic leadership. Includes a biographical sketch of Rev. I.D. Davis, D.D.

Irby Dunklin Davis ⬩ 1902

Irby Dunklin Davis

Profile of Rev. Irby D. Davis, African American Presbyterian minister and educator in Sumter, SC — Biddle alumnus, fraternal leader, church and missionary organizer.

1919

Current Old Testament Discussions and Princeton Opinion

Survey of Princeton Seminary's Old Testament scholarship—history of its department, key figures (Alexander, Hodge, Green), and debates over the OT canon and exegesis.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1902

The Nineteenth Psalm in the Criticism of the Nineteenth Century

Survey of 19th-century criticism of Psalm 19, weighing arguments for its unity or composite origin, noting stylistic/rhythmic differences and debates over date.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1905

The Future Life in Hebrew Thought in the Pre-Persian Period

Two essays: one surveys the Westminster Assembly's convening and labors (1643–1652); the other traces pre‑Persian Hebrew beliefs about the afterlife, sheol, and Near Eastern parallels.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1908

Persian Words and the Date of Old Testament Documents

Study examines Persian loanwords in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther to date Old Testament documents, comparing Hebrew, Aramaic, Babylonian and Greek linguistic evidence.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1908

The Article “Miracle,” From “A Dictionary of the Bible”

Announces Moody Bible Institute's summer training and conversion testimonies, then reprints John D. Davis's article defining biblical miracles, their purpose, tests, and periods.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1910

The Article “Parable,” From “A Dictionary of the Bible”

Critiques modern skepticism and the autonomy-of-mind, defending verifiable truth; examines Christ's parables, their purposes, groups, and principles for interpretation.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1910

The Child Whose Name Is Wonderful: An Address on Isaiah IX. 5 and 6 (English Version 6 and 7)

Exegesis of Isaiah 9:5–6 analyzing Messianic titles (Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace) and scholarly interpretive debates.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1912

Biographical Note: Samuel Rolles Driver

Lecture advocating a homiletic reading of Genesis—its pictorial creation account, the fall, and redemption—followed by a biographical sketch of Old Testament scholar Samuel R. Driver.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1914

Suggestions of the Survey Party Regarding Biblical Sites

Examines whether the Old Testament testifies to the Messiah’s deity and critically reviews Palestine surveys, assessing proposed identifications of biblical sites and their evidential basis.

John D. Davis ⬩ 1916

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