Archives
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.
Rev. John Calvin Barr, D.D.
⬩
Observations of Vienna worship: elaborate Catholic music, prayerbooks, and public devotion contrasted with Protestant services. Critiques showy evangelists and praises faithful pastoral ministry.
The Life of John McDonogh and Its Relation to the Problem of Christian Education
⬩
Sketches of John Randolph and John McDonogh. McDonogh's Presbyterian faith drove philanthropy: he freed slaves through purchase contracts and endowed Bible-centered free schools.
John Henry Barrows: A Memoir
⬩
Daughter's memoir of John Henry Barrows, recounting his family, Oberlin upbringing, abolitionist convictions, classical education and early ministry.
David J. Beale, D.D.
⬩
Necrological report (1901) listing obituaries and brief biographical sketches of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni—their education, pastorates, honors, and deaths.
Princeton’s Architectural Changes, in the University and the Town
⬩
Survey of Princeton University's first ten years (1896–1906), detailing campus building projects, major donors, and architectural changes across the campus.
Dr. Robert Smith’s Academy at Pequea, Pennsylvania
⬩
History of Dr. Robert Smith’s academy at Pequea, Pennsylvania, its role training Presbyterian ministers and its connections with early American institutions like Princeton.
The Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, 1850–1900
⬩
History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina (1850–1900), focusing on 1850–1860: demographics, slavery tensions, Synod structure, missions, and congregational life.
The Empty Tomb and the Risen Jesus
⬩
Analyzes the empty tomb and evidence for Christ's resurrection, critiques rival explanations (theft, swoon, vision), and defends the historical reality of the risen Jesus.
The General Assembly [of 1901] of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
⬩
Reports on English theistic thought and the 1901 General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Churches, covering missions, seminary consolidation, hymnals, and the infant salvation debate.
Proudfoot’s “Systematic Homiletics”
⬩
Reflections on Jonathan Edwards' 200th anniversary and reviews of books on homiletics and social ethics, discussing preaching, Christian character, and church–state relations.
The Old Tradition and the New
⬩
Essay contrasts the older Protestant tradition with the Modern (Higher) Criticism, arguing over biblical inerrancy, hermeneutical method, miracles, and reconstructing scriptural history.
Is the Deluge Story in Genesis Self-Contradictory?
⬩
Two essays: one urges renewed sin-consciousness and reverent public prayer; the other defends the internal consistency of the Genesis flood narrative against alleged contradictions.
Bible Study and Personal Experience
⬩
1904 article on the clash between Higher Criticism and traditional orthodoxy, responding to W.R. Harper's Modern View and his affirmation of the Bible's moral and religious value.
Smith’s “Old Testament History”
⬩
Argues for cumulative, systematic Bible study as the proper method, critiquing modern 'autonomy of mind' and late-date criticism that questions Old Testament historicity.
Special Biblical Topics: The Added Section in 1 Chron. XI.-XII.
⬩
Argues true science doesn't discredit Scripture and examines 1 Chronicles 11–12's added section, outlining David's hero-chieftains and the passage's formal composition.
Showing 741–760 of 11,604 items