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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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Review of Henry C. Mabie, The Divine Right of Missions: Or, Christianity the World-Religion and the Right of the Church to Propagate It

Reports on the 'two‑wine' temperance debate and a Hampden‑Sidney catalogue. Reviews Mabie's Divine Right of Missions, praising scope but criticizing his Logos, immanence and foreordination views.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1909

Benjamin Morgan Palmer [1818–1902]

Biography of Benjamin M. Palmer, influential 19th-century Southern Presbyterian preacher and orator. Leader in church life, denominational defense, and an advocate of Southern secession.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1909

Introduction to Christian Missions

Survey of Christian missions asserting the Church is God's ordained missionary society (Abrahamic covenant), tracing biblical bases and the historical development of mission work.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1909

Calvin’s Contributions to Church Polity

Analysis of Calvin's role in restoring New Testament church polity. Advocates representative, spiritual government (elders, presbyteries) and indicts papal apostasy.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1909

John Calvin: Who Was He? Of What Sort Was He? What Did He Do for the World?

Argues the Bible’s literary necessity for education and sketches John Calvin’s life—his background, rigorous education, conversion from Catholicism, and influence on the Reformation.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1909

Martin Luther: Who Was He, That the World Should Remember Him from Time to Time with Praise to God?

R. A. Webb argues for the primacy of systematic theology as apologetic, then profiles Martin Luther’s life and his discovery of justification by faith through Paul’s epistles.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1910

John Berry Clark

Considers the 'search after truth' in a scientific age, urging moral and spiritual certainties. Includes the obituary of John Berry Clark, praising his character and Christian resignation in death.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1910

Clement Read Vaughn

1911 Union Seminary Magazine issue covering the Louisville Assembly and a biographical sketch of Clement Read Vaughn—his family, education, conversion, and ministerial formation.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1911

Baptism in the Apostolic Age

Surveys baptism in the Apostolic age: its meaning (regeneration, forgiveness, union with Christ), authority (Great Commission), and mode (immersion vs. sprinkling).

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1912

Review of Alfred DeWitt Mason, Outlines of Missionary History

Presents the Apostles' Creed, its text, and the tradition attributing it to the twelve apostles. Discusses its articles on Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the resurrection.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of David McConaughy, The World Work of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Examines the Apostles' Creed, reviews missionary histories and Presbyterian mission resources, and critiques an Intermediate Catechism and communion instruction manual.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of Coming to the Communion: A Manual of Instruction for Preparatory Classes and Private Study

Review of the Apostles' Creed and related Presbyterian materials (a communion manual and the Intermediate Catechism). Notes the creed's reputed origins and critiques the new catechism.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of The Intermediate Catechism

Examines the Apostles' Creed and its origin, reviews Presbyterian catechisms and manuals, and notes Assembly decisions on doctrine and church polity.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of William H. Roberts, ed., The Presbyterian Handbook: 1913

Reprints and examines the Apostles' Creed and its reputed apostolic origin. Includes reviews of the Shorter Catechism and Presbyterian handbook with notes on polity and ordination.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of John Vant Stephens, The Presbyterian Churches

Professor Stalker's exposition of the Apostles' Creed followed by reviews of Presbyterian handbooks and histories, tracing creedal origins and Presbyterian institutional development.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Dr. Givens Brown Strickler

Biographical sketch of Dr. Givens B. Strickler. Traces his upbringing, Confederate service and imprisonment, seminary training, and distinguished pastoral and teaching ministry.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1913

Review of Theodore Haering, The Christian Faith: A System of Dogmatics

Review of Haering's The Christian Faith: admires scholarship but criticizes style, method, historicist view of Scripture, reduction of divine attributes to 'love', and unsatisfactory atonement/Trinity.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1914

Review of The Intermediate Catechism

Review of the 1914 General Assembly noting shortened sessions and curtailed debate; brief book notices; critique of an Intermediate Catechism for faulty teaching on church government and trustees.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1914

Review of Thomas Smyth, Autobiographical Notes, Letters and Reflections

Reviews and reflections: a Reformation Day address on William the Silent, a biography of Thomas Smyth, and a devotional study of the Fourth Gospel with daily readings and prayers.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1915

Review of Richard H.K. Gill, The Psychological Aspects of Christian Experience

Union Seminary Review (July 1915): remarks on the General Assembly; critique of Gill's psychological account of Christian experience (noting semi‑Pelagian tendencies); and praise for Craig's study of Jesus.

Thomas Cary Johnson ⬩ 1915

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