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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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The Little Book of the Covenant

Defends Davidic authorship of Psalm 51 against critics, stressing its personal penitence. Analyzes Exodus 34 ('the little book of the covenant'), arranging its decalogue and feasts.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1883

Biblical Study: Its Principles Methods and History Together With a Catalogue of Books of Reference

An 1884 comprehensive guide to biblical study covering principles, methods, history, and a reference catalogue, emphasizing Reformation/Puritan hermeneutics and critical methods.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1884

The Hebrew Poem of the Creation

Argues Genesis 1 is a Hebrew poem rather than prose history. Examines parallelism, strophic structure, archaic diction, and compares Psalm 104 and an Assyrian creation epic.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1884

The Principles of Puritanism

Argues Spencer’s philosophy ends in theism, then surveys Puritanism’s principles—its scriptural authority, doctrines of faith and grace, Sabbath ethics, and national influence.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1884

Puritanism in New York: Its Origin and Growth Until the Middle of the XVIII Century

History of Puritan settlement in New York: origins, divisions (Presbyterian vs Congregational), early ministers, and the Gardiner's Island manor.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

The Revised English Version of the Old Testament

Assesses the Revised English Old Testament: argues revision was needed, praises scholarly fidelity, but warns it may not become a people's book and notes limits in Hebrew study.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

The Old and New Theology

Briggs contrasts 'Old' and 'New' theologies, urging pursuit of God's truth and constructive reform. Sawyer traces worship's development—praise, prayer, preaching—and urges balanced liturgy.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

Our Book Table: Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

A travel vignette of Chicoutimi: a convent, unfinished church, and the family's beloved dog Ned. Meditates on piety, compassion, and our duty to care for animals.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

Dr. Green’s Defence of the Revised Version

Discusses Greek vs. Latin theology (Athanasius vs. Augustine), defends traditional doctrines, and addresses Bible Revision, denominational differences, and prospects for church union.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

The Poem of the Fall of Man

Editorial debating Greek vs Latin theology, defending traditional doctrines and critiquing modern theological shifts. Also discusses Bible Revision, church union, and denominational practice.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

American Presbyterianism

Preface to a scholarly history tracing the origins and early growth of American Presbyterianism, based on newly found British and American manuscripts. Emphasizes archival research.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1885

James Eells

Claims Scripture's silences—like the heavens' mute testimony—prove its divine origin. Editorial mourns Rev. James Eells and urges an endowment for Lane Seminary.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1886

Mansfield College

Urges church members to support their pastor through faithful attendance, cooperative service, and active participation in worship and prayer, strengthening preaching and communal faith.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1886

Messianic Prophecy, the Prediction of the Fulfilment of Redemption Through the Messiah: A Critical Study of the Messianic Passages of the Old Testament

Preface to Briggs' Messianic Prophecy outlining a critical, historical study of Old Testament messianic passages, methodology, textual criticism, transliteration, and Hebrew poetry.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1889

Historical Note — The Work of John Durie in Behalf of Christian Union in the 17th Century

Argues the Lord's Supper as the Church's perpetual memorial and means of grace. Provides a historical account of John Durie's 17th‑century efforts for Protestant unity.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1887

Terms of Christian Union

1887 Christian Union issue discussing church leadership—ministers as bishops who organize and lead—and reporting on the national temperance movement and related social commentary.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1887

The Barriers to Christian Union

Discusses Plato's educational ideal briefly and argues Christian unity is spiritual, centered in Christ; distinguishes visible and invisible church and opposes papal claims.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1887

The New Theory of the Apocalypse

Covers French Reformed suffering after Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes. Critiques Vischer's claim that Revelation is a Jewish apocalypse reworked by Christians.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1888

The Apocalypse of Jesus

Scholarly analysis of Jesus' apocalyptic discourse in the Synoptics (Matt 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), its relation to Daniel and Revelation, and competing interpretive theories.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1888

A Plea for an American Alliance of the Reformed Churches

Argues for an American Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed churches to promote unity, coordinate missions and education, and preserve church history.

Charles Augustus Briggs ⬩ 1888

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