Herculaneum
Reflection on each weekday and the spiritual value of the Sabbath, with reports on missions, revivals, temperance, Sunday-school work and church growth in early 20th-century Presbyterian life.
⬩
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.
Herculaneum
A Unitarian on the Fourth Gospel
A defense of the Fourth Gospel's Johannine authorship, surveying patristic and even heretical testimony (Irenaeus, Polycarp, Eusebius, Origen) and arguing for its apostolic origin.
⬩
“The Greater Sin”
Essay on John Knox's recovery of eldership in Reformed churches and a theological exegesis of John 19:11 arguing Caiaphas' sin was 'the greater', with discussion of anothen.
⬩
The Unity of Isaiah
Defense of Isaiah's unity and prophetic authorship against higher criticism, summarizing Margoliouth's linguistic, historical, and internal arguments.
⬩
The Real Date of the Gospels
Debates whether New England theology has "collapsed" and argues the Gospels were written earlier than often claimed, citing widespread contemporary writing and early records.
⬩
The Disappointment of Paul
Two essays: one critiques the "two-wine" temperance theory; the other traces Apostle Paul's disappointed expectation to preach in Rome and how his imprisonment advanced the gospel.
⬩
Ferris’s “Formation of the New Testament”
Defends the traditional New Testament canon against Ferris's claims. Cites Justin, Irenaeus and Origen to show the four Gospels and apostolic writings were accepted as authoritative.
⬩
The Fourth Gospel at Yale and Chicago
Discussion of scholarly debate over the Fourth Gospel's authorship and reliability, weighing textual, historical, and testimonial evidence (John, Lazarus, Irenæus).
⬩
Ahab’s Palace and Jezebel’s Table
Reports Harvard excavations at Samaria uncovering Ahab's palace, inscriptions and household utensils, confirming biblical details (Baal worship, royal feasting) and illuminating Israelite life.
⬩
The Bearing of Archaeological and Historical Research upon the New Testament
Surveys archaeological and historical evidence—manuscripts, the Diatessaron, and early citations—to argue for the genuineness and early origin of the New Testament Gospels.
⬩
The Present Trend of Old Testament Criticism
Argues the documentary hypothesis rests on unreliable Massoretic use of divine names and urges broader textual criticism using the Septuagint and other ancient Hebrew witnesses.
⬩
Nimrod and the Beginning of His Kingdom
Two 1915 essays: one on Browning’s Bible-influenced Christian poetry; the other links Nimrod and the cities Babel, Erech, Accad, Calneh to Mesopotamian archaeology, citing Genesis 10.
⬩
Deeper Wells of Joy
Christian Observer (July 4, 1917): editorials urging holy living and a sober Independence Day amid WWI; a missionary appeal from the Belgian Congo; devotionals on sacrificial Christian service.
⬩
The Deepest Well of Joy
December 26, 1917 Christian Observer: New Year exhortations to Bible study and prayer, reports on China missions and the January foreign‑mission season, wartime church work and catechism roll.
⬩
The Old Testament: A New Translation by James Moffatt, D.D., Litt., M.A. (Oxon.)
Critical review of James Moffatt's OT translation for inserting "Israel" into Isaiah 52:13–53:2, undermining the messianic reading. Affirms Isaiah 53 speaks of Christ (Acts 8).
⬩
Harnack’s Revolution
Account of Harnack's reversal affirming early dates for Acts, Luke and Mark due to manuscript discoveries, defending the New Testament's apostolic authorship and trustworthiness.
⬩
Is Not Destructive Criticism in a Decline?
1927 essays assess the Reformed Church's future and argue archaeological finds (Amorite tablets, Gilgamesh parallels) challenge Babylonian-origin theories of the Pentateuch.
⬩
The Long Hidden Treasures of Elephantine
Issue highlights historical and theological studies: John Bunyan, the kenosis (Philippians 2:5–8), and the Elephantine papyri revealing Jewish life in Persian Egypt and dating of Ezra/Nehemiah.
⬩
New Light upon the Bible
1928 Union Seminary Review surveys forty years of New Testament research and recent archaeological discoveries—cuneiform parallels and the tomb of Cyrus—that bolster biblical historicity and textual study.
⬩
Betsy Ross and the Flag
History of the U.S. flag: Betsy Ross's role in its creation and anecdotes about her life. Also covers government flag sizes, etiquette, and the Star-Spangled Banner.
⬩
Showing 5,661–5,680 of 22,006 items