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Introductory Syriac Method and Manual

Introductory Syriac Method and Manual (1891) by R. D. Wilson: a Syriac grammar and chrestomathy with selections (Genesis I–IV, Psalms, Jonah, Malachi, Matthew), exercises and vocabulary.
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Review of James A. Craig, Hebrew Word Manual

Survey of Protestant dogmatic trends in Austria-Hungary and reviews of Semitic philology works, critiquing a Hebrew word manual and the Thesaurus Syriacus.
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The Date of Genesis X

Essay on Christian art's relation to theology; plus a study arguing Genesis 10's genealogies date to Moses' era, citing Egyptian and Assyrian inscriptions identifying nations pre-1300 B.C.
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“The Light of Asia”

Two reviews: Lyman Beecher on the nature and extent of the atonement; a critique of "The Light of Asia" arguing the poem misstates Buddhist facts and misconceives Gautama's teachings.
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Work Among the Negroes. A Plea for Personal Service

A Southern Presbyterian plea for personal, local mission to African Americans: education, Sabbath-schools, and justice. Urges direct service rather than distant or proxy efforts.
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Joshua Lacy Wilson, D.D.

Biographical sketch of Rev. Joshua L. Wilson (1774–1846), chronicling his ministry, health struggles, publications, and role in Presbyterian controversies. Highlights his pastoral zeal and character.
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One Proposition Sustained Against the New School

1835 polemic charging the New School with trying to change Presbyterian doctrine by promoting New England 'New Divinity': human ability, general atonement, and denial of imputation and effectual calling.
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Imputation of Sin and Righteousness

A sermon defending imputation: Adam’s sin imputed to his descendants and Christ’s righteousness imputed to his elect. Explains federal headship and covenantal grounds.
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