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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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Is the Church Doctrine of the Plenary Inspiration of the New Testament Endangered by the Assured Results of Modern Biblical Criticism?

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1880

Warfield defends the Reformed doctrine of plenary (verbal) inspiration of the New Testament, arguing modern biblical criticism fails to overturn apostolic claims or the church’s acceptance.

Note on Galatians 3:20

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1880

New Presbyterian Review announced to represent Presbyterian theology and life. Includes exegetical notes on Galatians (law and promise) and a linguistic note citing Acts.

Note on Romans 2:22

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1880

Introduces The Presbyterian Review as a representative Presbyterian journal. Includes exegesis on Romans and reports the Prussian General Synod’s decisions on missions, Sabbath, intemperance, schools, and discipline.

In Defense of Dr. Breckinridge

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1881

Pieces argue national greed mirrors swindlers and defend Comstock anti-vice laws; a letter vindicates Dr. Breckinridge from plagiarism, and a social column describes ‘Punch’ tableaux.

On the Post-Exilian Portion of Our Lord’s Genealogy

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1881

Examines ‘inspiration’ of Scripture and analyzes the post-exilic genealogies of Jesus (Matt 1, Luke 3), defending their historical character via OT and Jewish tradition.

The Talmudic Testimony to the New Testament

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1881

Mixed issue containing a Christmas poem by Susan E. Wallace; essays on civil-service reform by Henry L. Dawes, railroad incidents and state powers, nuisance law, and art gallery notes.

Dr. Edwin A. Abbott on the Genuineness of Second Peter

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1883

A scholarly rebuttal defending 2 Peter’s genuineness against Dr. Abbott’s claims of plagiarism (Jude, Josephus), late origin, and unapostolic style.

“The Book of Revelation”

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1883

Encyclopedic entry on the Book of Revelation: authorship, date, canonicity, style, symbolism, and critical views on its unity with John’s Gospel and its prophetic purpose.

“The Genealogical Method”

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1883

Explains the genealogical method in New Testament textual criticism: classifying manuscripts into Syrian, Western, Alexandrian, and Neutral families and weighting witnesses to recover the original text.

The Readings Hellanas and Hellenistas

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1883

Warfield examines the textual variant in Acts 11:20, weighing manuscript, genealogical, and internal evidence to assess whether the original reading was ‘Hellenists’ or ‘Greeks’.

Alphaeus and Klopas

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Selections from The Independent (1884): poems and reflections on Bayard Taylor and the self, a Nuremberg travel sketch, and a report on deep-sea marine life.

Breckinridge, Robert Jefferson, D.D., LL.D.

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Biographical entry on Robert J. Breckinridge, a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister, educator, theologian, publisher, and advocate against slavery, noted for preaching and church leadership.

New Testament Textual Criticism in 1883

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Selections from The Independent (1884): poems and an essay guiding anxious seekers to trust Christ and his finished work, not inward feelings or ‘trying’ to believe.

Some Recent Apocryphal Gospels

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Reviews defenses of original sin and warns against modern apocryphal Gospels (e.g., "Rabbi Jeshua"), critiquing rationalistic readings and urging pastors to oppose such works.

The Date of the Epistle to the Galatians and Certain Passages in the First Epistle to the Corinthians

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1884

Warfield assesses the debated dating of Galatians, weighing parallels with Corinthians and Romans. He argues overlooked links to 1 Corinthians favor Galatians’ priority.

1 Corinthians X.29b and 30

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Scholarly exegesis arguing 1 Cor. 10:25–31 centers on Paul’s permission to eat meat offered to idols (v.27) and how vv.28–31 relate to conscience, charity, and liberty.

Hermas and Theodotion

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

A miscellany from The Independent (1885): poems and sketches accompany a vivid travelogue of Ceylon—palms, rice terraces, tea and coffee culture—and an essay critiquing water‑color exhibition practices.

Mariam and Maria

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Reflects on Luke’s account of conflicting warnings to Paul about going to Jerusalem (Acts 21), arguing they reflect human inference, not a revocation of God’s will. Urges discernment between Spirit-led guidance and men’s judgments.

New Testament Text Criticism in 1884

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Selections of poems and essays: a critic argues that ‘literary sense’ plus wide reading are essential to judge plagiarism; also a theological reflection on Christ’s baptism, temptation, and transfiguration.

Notes on Scriveners’ “Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament,” 3rd Ed.

B.B. Warfield ⬩ 1885

Critical appendix to Scrivener’s Plain Introduction (3rd ed.), publishing Ezra Abbot’s memoranda and additions on New Testament manuscripts, palaeography, uncials, and sources.

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