Review of Eternal Purpose
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Reviews of a new New Testament revision and recent theological literature, treating the Epiphany, debates over immortality/annihilation, and Dean Stanley’s views on baptism.
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Review of Eternal Purpose
Review of J.B. Dales and R.M. Patterson, eds., Report of Proceedings of the Second General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance
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Examines the meaning and genesis of Scripture’s inspiration—distinguishing Revelation from Inspiration and divine-human processes—and reviews Presbyterian reports on creeds.
Review of John MacPherson, ed., The Westminster Confession of Faith
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Reviews the Revised New Testament and recent theological works, defending the Authorized Version and discussing the Westminster Confession, Calvinism, and confessional authority.
Review of Jonathan Edwards, Observations Concerning the Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity and Covenant of Redemption
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Reviews of John a Lasco’s neglected Reformation ministry and recent theology: Edwards’ ‘Observations’ defending the orthodox Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption, with eschatological notes.
Review of Josiah P. Cooke, Religion and Chemistry
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Examines the technical meaning of Scripture’s ‘inspiration’, distinguishing it from revelation and tracing the natural and supernatural processes involved in the Bible’s genesis.
Review of Noah Porter, Agnosticism
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Examines Scripture’s inspiration—distinguishing revelation vs. inspiration and its genesis—and reviews contemporary works on agnosticism, Christ’s person, and end-times claims.
Review of Philip Schaff, The Person of Christ
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Discusses ‘Inspiration’ of Scripture, distinguishing Revelation vs. Inspiration, the genesis of Scripture, and the interplay of divine and human agency.
Review of Scotch Sermons
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Reviews John a Lasco and recent theological works. Warns that Broad-Church liberalism and biblical criticism threaten Scripture authority and historic evangelical doctrine.
Review of William Symington, Messiah the Prince
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Reviews the Revised New Testament and defends the Authorized Version; surveys Calvinism, the Westminster standards, and works on Christ’s mediatorial dominion and catechetics.
Dean Stanley’s Latest Views
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A Presbyterian critique of Dean Stanley’s liberal theology. He downplays atonement, sacraments, and the Holy Spirit, reinterpreting ministry, baptism, and the Eucharist.
Manual of Forms for Baptism, Admission to the Communion, Administration of the Lord’s Supper, Marriage, and Funerals, Ordination of Elders and Deacons (1877)
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1882 Presbyterian Manual of Forms (A.A. Hodge) with liturgical orders for baptism, communion, Lord’s Supper, marriage, ordination, funerals, and prayers. Aligned with the Confession and Directory.
Address at the Funeral of Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater
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Memorial addresses for Dr. Lyman H. Atwater, Princeton professor, delivered at his funeral and baccalaureate in 1883, praising his scholarship, counsel, and Christian character.
Atonement
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Encyclopedic entries on ‘Alpha and Omega’ symbolism, Aaron’s priesthood and life, and theological treatments of the atonement across history and doctrine.
Review of Edwards A. Park, The Associate Creed of Andover Theological Seminary
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Edwards A. Park defends the Associate Creed of Andover Seminary, tracing its history and arguing the founders intended perpetual subscription by trustees, visitors, and professors to defined doctrines.
Review of Henry Drummond, Natural Law in the Spiritual World
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Reviews on Milton and Tennyson and recent theological works defending teleology against evolution, notably Drummond’s Natural Law in the Spiritual World. Critical, appreciative evaluations.
Review of William G. Thomas, Christianity a Fact
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Periodical reviews comparing Milton and Tennyson, assessing Drummond’s fusion of science and religion, and critiquing the rising ‘New Theology’ in recent sermonic literature.
The Death of Rev. Prof. Samuel Jennings Wilson, D.D., LL.D., of the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania
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Obituary and tribute to Rev. Prof. Samuel Jennings Wilson (1828–1888), honoring his scholarship, pastoral care, and leadership at Western Theological Seminary. Reflects on his character, influence, and the seminary’s bereavement.
Archibald Alexander Hodge, D.D., LL.D.
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A U.S. Presbyterian Church encyclopedia edited by Alfred Nevin. Contains biographies, church histories, institutional descriptions and profiles of ministers like Hodge and Hitchcock.
A Commentary on the Confession of Faith (1869)
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A.A. Hodge’s concise commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith, tracing its history and explicating key doctrines (Scripture, Trinity, decree, creation, providence, sin).
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