The Dualism of Truth
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A Presbyterian essay honoring Jonathan Edwards defends Calvinist doctrines—especially the perseverance of the saints—and explores the 'dualism of truth', including the Trinity.
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The Dualism of Truth
Lewis Green Barbour, D.D.
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Necrological report from Princeton Theological Seminary (1908) summarizing lives and deaths of alumni Lewis G. Barbour and Edward Blanchard, noting careers, family, and burial details.
The Contribution of Marcus Whitman to the Development of the Christian Mission of the Presbyterian Church, 1800–1850
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Thesis examining Marcus Whitman's role (1800–1850) in developing Presbyterian missions in the Pacific Northwest—his influences, work, colleagues, and related controversies.
A Study of the History and Development of the Presbyterian Church in the South
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1948 master's thesis tracing the origins and development of the Presbyterian Church from European Reformation roots to American and Southern Presbyterian growth, polity, and influence.
The Relations of Gilbert Tennent to the Religious Development of the Middle Colonies
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Study of Gilbert Tennent's influence in the Middle Colonies: New Side revivalism during the Great Awakening, conflicts with Old Side Presbyterians, and his educational impact.
A History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
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Thesis tracing the Reformed Presbyterian Church's origins through Scottish Covenanter struggles—National Covenant, Solemn League, Westminster Assembly—and conflicts with the Stuart monarchy.
John Thomson: A Man With a Mission
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Short biography of Rev. John Thomson (1690–1753), a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian missionary who planted frontier congregations and advanced the Adopting Act endorsing Westminster standards.
Common Sense and American Presbyterianism: An Evaluation of the Impact of Scottish Realism on Princeton and the South
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Examines Scottish Common Sense's influence on 19th-century American Presbyterianism (Hodge, Warfield, Dabney, Thornwell), focusing on theological method and biblical authority.
Divine Passibility and Impassibility in Nineteenth-Century American Confessional Presbyterian Theologians
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Examines 19th-century American confessional Presbyterians' debate over divine passibility vs. impassibility, focusing on 'without body, parts, or passions' in the Westminster Confession.
Samuel Eusebius McCorkle: North Carolina Educator
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Doctoral thesis on Samuel E. McCorkle (1746–1811), a Presbyterian minister who led early academies in Rowan County and helped found the University of North Carolina.
James Henley Thornwell: Presbyterian Defender of the Old South
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Biographical study of James Henley Thornwell (1812–1862), leading Southern Presbyterian theologian, educator, and Old School defender; noted preacher, writer, and seminary professor.
The Southern Dissenting Clergy and the American Revolution
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Study of southern dissenting clergy in the American Revolution: generally moderate yet largely Whig, promoted disestablishment, and served as chaplains, soldiers, and advocates of liberty.
A History of the Snedecor Memorial Synod of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
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Study tracing the Afro‑American/Snedecor Memorial Synod (1898/1917–1952): its founding, organization, leadership, religious education, and factors leading to its dissolution.
Robert J. Breckinridge and the Slavery Aspect of the Presbyterian Schism of 1837
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Examines Robert J. Breckinridge’s leadership in the 1837 Presbyterian Old School–New School schism, focusing on slavery, colonization, and theological-political tensions.
The Protestant Doctrine of Vocation in the Presbyterian Thought of Nineteenth-Century America
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Analysis of the Calvinistic doctrine of vocation and its practical application within Presbyterian theological education and social life; surveys historical influence in Britain and America.
The Elements of Power in the Sermons of Samuel Davies
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Thesis analyzes the elements of power in Samuel Davies's colonial sermons: his influences, sermon method, theological emphases, and Virginia's social-political context.
Eli Washington Caruthers
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Study of Eli W. Caruthers, a Southern Presbyterian minister, educator, and local historian who led revivals, supported temperance and schools, and privately condemned slavery.
Beraysheeth, or, In the Beginning
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Preface and essay defending Scripture's divine inspiration while addressing its obscurities and objections about God's character and providence. Urges careful interpretation.
A Lost People and a Vanished Sceptre
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Lectures arguing the ten 'lost tribes' became the Anglo‑Saxon peoples; defends the Old Testament against higher criticism and traces scriptural and historical links.
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