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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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John Barbour, D.D., Litt. D.

Necrological report from Princeton Theological Seminary (1930) recording obituaries and biographical sketches of alumni John Barbour and Bennington F. R. Clark, detailing ministry, education, and death dates.

John Barbour ⬩ 1930

Puzzling Questions

Discusses efforts for Christian reunion, explores logical and mathematical puzzles, and offers apologetic reflections on suffering and God's goodness (refs john 7, genesis 3).

Lewis Green Barbour ⬩ 1901

The Dualism of Truth

A Presbyterian essay honoring Jonathan Edwards defends Calvinist doctrines—especially the perseverance of the saints—and explores the 'dualism of truth', including the Trinity.

Lewis Green Barbour ⬩ 1904

Lewis Green Barbour, D.D.

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.

Lewis Green Barbour ⬩ 1908

The Contribution of Marcus Whitman to the Development of the Christian Mission of the Presbyterian Church, 1800–1850

Thesis examining Marcus Whitman's role (1800–1850) in developing Presbyterian missions in the Pacific Northwest—his influences, work, colleagues, and related controversies.

Harold Robert Black ⬩ 1957

A Study of the History and Development of the Presbyterian Church in the South

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.

Philip Charles Bondi ⬩ 1948

The Relations of Gilbert Tennent to the Religious Development of the Middle Colonies

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.

Lawrence E. Brynestad ⬩ 1932

A History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church

Thesis tracing the Reformed Presbyterian Church's origins through Scottish Covenanter struggles—National Covenant, Solemn League, Westminster Assembly—and conflicts with the Stuart monarchy.

Nancy Elizabeth Clark ⬩ 1966

John Thomson: A Man With a Mission

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.

Alex T. Crockett ⬩ 1985

Common Sense and American Presbyterianism: An Evaluation of the Impact of Scottish Realism on Princeton and the South

Examines Scottish Common Sense's influence on 19th-century American Presbyterianism (Hodge, Warfield, Dabney, Thornwell), focusing on theological method and biblical authority.

J. Ligon Duncan, III ⬩ 1987

Divine Passibility and Impassibility in Nineteenth-Century American Confessional Presbyterian Theologians

Examines 19th-century American confessional Presbyterians' debate over divine passibility vs. impassibility, focusing on 'without body, parts, or passions' in the Westminster Confession.

J. Ligon Duncan, III ⬩ 1990

Samuel Eusebius McCorkle: North Carolina Educator

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.

William Randolph Enger ⬩ 1973

James Henley Thornwell: Presbyterian Defender of the Old South

Biographical study of James Henley Thornwell (1812–1862), leading Southern Presbyterian theologian, educator, and Old School defender; noted preacher, writer, and seminary professor.

Paul Leslie Garber ⬩ 1943

The Southern Dissenting Clergy and the American Revolution

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.

Cline Edwin Hall ⬩ 1975

A History of the Snedecor Memorial Synod of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Study tracing the Afro‑American/Snedecor Memorial Synod (1898/1917–1952): its founding, organization, leadership, religious education, and factors leading to its dissolution.

Moses Edward James ⬩ 1952

The Literary Contributions of the Faculty of Union Theological Seminary, 1807–1941

Martha W. Kay ⬩ 1942

Robert J. Breckinridge and the Slavery Aspect of the Presbyterian Schism of 1837

Examines Robert J. Breckinridge’s leadership in the 1837 Presbyterian Old School–New School schism, focusing on slavery, colonization, and theological-political tensions.

Edmund Arthur Moore ⬩ 1935

The Protestant Doctrine of Vocation in the Presbyterian Thought of Nineteenth-Century America

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.

Ruth Douglas See ⬩ 1952

The Elements of Power in the Sermons of Samuel Davies

Thesis analyzes the elements of power in Samuel Davies's colonial sermons: his influences, sermon method, theological emphases, and Virginia's social-political context.

Alton Corliss Trivette ⬩ 1956

Eli Washington Caruthers

Study of Eli W. Caruthers, a Southern Presbyterian minister, educator, and local historian who led revivals, supported temperance and schools, and privately condemned slavery.

George Troxler ⬩ 1965

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