Defects in American Presbyterianism
Periodical reviews Dorchester's book, recounts India travel and missionary scenes at Cawnpore/Bithoor, and includes Cuyler's sermon defending the immutable, universal Gospel.
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Defects in American Presbyterianism
An Ancient Type of Presbyterianism
From The Independent (1888): poems and Charles A. Briggs's essay on an English Presbyterian congregation in Geneva—John Knox, elected officers, term service, and baptisms.
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Ministerial Education
Editorial argues the ministry is a divine calling distinct from ordinary professions. It urges flexible, graded ministerial education to meet American Presbyterian needs and address shortages.
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The Study of the English Bible in Theological Seminaries
Urges seminaries to restore rigorous Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek training and to teach the English Bible through Biblical Theology so ministers can rightly expound Scripture.
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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Report on the General Assembly's debates over revising the Westminster Confession and attached proof-texts. Argues against revision, defending historic Calvinist standards amid growing theological diversity.
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The Westminster Standards
1889 issue of The Independent with poems and essays, including a detailed exposé on leprosy in America urging Christian charity, isolation, and practical relief.
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Biblical History: A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Term of the Union Theological Seminary, New York, September 19, 1899
Briggs defines Biblical History as the canonical Scriptural narrative distinct from Israel's national history and contemporary Near Eastern history, showing God's sovereign shaping of nations toward the Messiah.
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Whither? A Theological Question for the Times
Briggs diagnoses modern drift from the Westminster standards in Presbyterianism and Puritan theology. He urges doctrinal recovery, Christian unity, and renewed mission.
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The Westminster Confession and the Traditional Dogma
Listings of schools, services, insurance and travel ads alongside news of the International Congress. Blaine urges American nations toward closer intercourse, commerce, and reduced militarization.
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What Shall We Revise?
Editorial on European politics: Germany's military expansion despite peace claims, French republican challenges after Boulangist defeat; accompanied by publishing and book notices.
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The Westminster Creed: The Difficulty With the Third Chapter
Editorials report the German Emperor's diplomatic visits, a federal plan for Native American education, debates over telegraph rates, and a court ruling on unsafe electrical wires.
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The Terms of Subscription of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Essays and poems exposing American vanities, hypocrisy in claimed religious freedom, racial injustice toward Native Americans, and abuses of political patronage.
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Redemption After Death
Briggs argues Protestants have neglected the Middle State, urging a broader view of redemption and God's love while critiquing scholastic predestination and premillennialism.
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Subscription and Revision
Summarizes Harrison's 1889 message on tariff, silver, pensions, and national education. Urges federal, nonsectarian Indian schools and opposes church-state partnerships.
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The Middle State in the Old Testament
Two essays: one urging pastors to engage and promote missionary work; another surveying the Old Testament's 'middle state' (Sheol/Abaddon) via Genesis, Psalms, and Job.
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Revision of the Westminster Confession
Advocates revising the Westminster Confession to better align with Scripture and contemporary theological progress. Reviews historical shifts in Presbyterian attitudes and affirms the Spirit's guidance.
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Review of A.B. Bruce, The Kingdom of God
Andover Review pieces: Edwards' youthful natural-history observations and a substantial review of A. B. Bruce's The Kingdom of God, focusing on synoptic theology, the kingdom, and Christ's messianic role.
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The Test of the Apostles’ Creed
A 19th-century periodical featuring poems and essays — from literary sketches to political surveys — highlighted by Prof. Charles A. Briggs's essay testing the Apostles' Creed.
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The Historic Episcopate as a Basis of Reunion
Examines the Lambeth Conference basis for Christian reunion, identifying the Historic Episcopate as the chief obstacle and analyzing U.S. church–state relations.
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The Westminster Confession and the Old Testament
Selections from The Independent (May 22, 1890): poems and essays. Argues for endowed, well-equipped urban churches to serve the poor; includes literary and historical pieces.
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