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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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The Death of Rev. Prof. Samuel Jennings Wilson, D.D., LL.D., of the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania

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 ⬩ 1883

Archibald Alexander Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

A U.S. Presbyterian Church encyclopedia edited by Alfred Nevin. Contains biographies, church histories, institutional descriptions and profiles of ministers like Hodge and Hitchcock.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1884

A Commentary on the Confession of Faith (1869)

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).

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Immortality Not Conditional

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Personal Reasons for Believing Christianity to Be a Revelation

Two sermons: one argues Christianity is divine revelation grounded in conscience, history, and Christ. The other defends Sabbath as universal rest and moral safeguard for workers.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Christian Union

Magazine pieces: a travel sketch of an Italian tricycle pilgrimage and "Open Letters" debating church unity—Presbyterian critiques of Episcopal liturgy and the nature of the Church.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

Introduction to Hermann Cremer, Beyond the Grave

A biblical-theological study of the state after death defending bodily resurrection and an intermediate conscious state. Discusses heaven, hell, children’s death, and spiritualism.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

Introduction to Joseph S. Van Dyke’s Theism and Evolution

Van Dyke critiques atheistic/materialistic forms of evolution, defending creation, the soul, conscience, and human free will. He argues evolution as science is limited and must not exclude God.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

July 23, 1878 Letter to John H. Vincent (1878)

Overview of the Chautauqua Movement promoting Christian culture, art, science, and literature for the masses. Advocates integrating all knowledge with Christ as the center and broad Christian education.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

Sheol, Hades, or the Intermediate State

Sunday School Times (July 8, 1886): essays on reading, personal fidelity, church finance, a poem, and A. A. Hodge’s theological study of Sheol/Hades and the intermediate state.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

Archibald Alexander Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Necrological report for Archibald A. Hodge (1823–1886), Princeton theologian. Missionary to India, pastor and professor of Didactic & Polemic Theology; died of uraemia.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

June 23, 1833 Letter to the Heathen (1833)

Discusses how the pulpit can best counter modern skepticism—weighing faithful preaching, holy living, and methods of evangelism. Includes reports on missionary work in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

Popular Lectures on Theological Themes

Hodge presents God as the central, infinite personal Spirit—discussing His attributes, omnipresence, causality, and relation to the universe and providential government.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

Religion in the Public Schools

Argues public schools cannot be neutral about religion; religious ideas undergird language, history, science and morals. Warns against removing theistic elements from public education.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

The Relation of God to the World

Argues theology must be theo-centric: God is an infinite personal Spirit, both transcendent and immanent, supremely revealed in Christ; examines divine attributes and providence.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

Princetoniana: Charles and and A.A. Hodge: With Class and Table Talk of Hodge the Younger

Biographical tribute to Charles A. and A. A. Hodge, profiling their lives, ministry, and influence at Princeton Seminary, with sketches of their theology and memorable sayings.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1888

A.A. Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Biographical sketch of Archibald A. Hodge (1823–1886), Princeton theological professor, pastor and former missionary. Celebrated teacher and preacher of Christ-centered, orthodox theology.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1889

Evangelical Theology

Preface and lectures by A. A. Hodge presenting systematic theology: God’s nature, attributes, and providence. A popular yet scholarly exposition of Princeton Calvinist thought.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1890

Calvinistic Doctrine of the Will (1881)

Entry on Calvinistic doctrine of the will: surveys divine sovereignty versus human freedom, critiques Pelagian/Arminian views, and discusses predestination and moral responsibility.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1891

July 1, 1879 Letter to Charles H. Spurgeon (1879)

Volume IV (1878–1892) of C. H. Spurgeon’s autobiography, compiled from his diary, letters, and records by his wife and private secretary; includes correspondence, manuscripts, and tributes.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1900

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