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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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Personal Reasons for Believing Christianity to Be a Revelation

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

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.

Christian Union

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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.

Introduction to Hermann Cremer, Beyond the Grave

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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.

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

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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.

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

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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.

Sheol, Hades, or the Intermediate State

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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, D.D., LL.D.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

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

June 23, 1833 Letter to the Heathen (1833)

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

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.

Popular Lectures on Theological Themes

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

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

Religion in the Public Schools

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

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

The Relation of God to the World

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1887

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.

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

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1888

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.

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

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1889

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

Evangelical Theology

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1890

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.

Calvinistic Doctrine of the Will (1881)

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1891

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

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

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1900

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.

Inspiration

Archibald Alexander Hodge, B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1881

Hodge & Warfield’s 1881 Presbyterian Review article ‘Inspiration’ defends the divine inspiration and authority of Scripture.

Westminster Doctrine Anent Holy Scripture

Archibald Alexander Hodge, B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1891

The Life of Charles Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Archibald Alexander Hodge, Charles Hodge ⬩ 1880

To the Pious and Benevolent (1809)

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D., Ashbel Green, Jacob Jones Janeway ⬩ 1857

1857 historical sketch of the First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia), recounting its founding, need for a worship building, outreach to Black residents, and appeal for benevolent support.

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