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.
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Smith’s “Old Testament History”
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.
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The Biography of Elijah
1904 essay addressing the authority debate and a historical reading of Elijah—analyzing Omri-dynasty chronology, Ahab–Jezebel alliances, prophetic dissent, and Deuteronomic sacrificial law.
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The Prophets and the Promise
Scholarly study of Israel's prophets and the doctrine of the promise: examines prophetic function, scriptural authorship, and messianic expectation from Abraham to New Testament fulfilment.
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“The Use of the Scriptures in Theology”: A Review
Argues monuments and inscriptions align with Daniel's Belshazzar and Darius the Mede. Review criticizes retiring parts of Scripture, defending the Bible's authoritative use in theology.
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The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Future Life
Examines Jesus' teaching on the future life through Gospel and apostolic sources and ancient backgrounds (Egyptian, Babylonian). Emphasizes resurrection, judgment, and immortality.
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The Dated Events of the Old Testament
A concise study of Old Testament chronology: dated events, methods, and external evidence (Assyrian, Babylonian, Egyptian, astronomical), with tables and source evaluation.
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Reasonable Biblical Criticism
Defends orthodox belief against modern criticism, outlining principles of inspiration and testing historicity of Genesis (creation, Flood, patriarchs) with archaeological evidence.
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Total Abstinence
Survey of total abstinence (temperance): its meaning, historical development, biblical examples, and the 19th-century American temperance movement with pledges and societies.
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Willis Judson Beecher
Obituary for Prof. Willis J. Beecher (1838–1912), longtime Auburn Theological Seminary Old Testament scholar, teacher, and respected Presbyterian leader and friend.
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Mecklenburg, or Charlotte Town, Resolves
Congressional compilation (1927) of founding U.S. documents: Madison's debates, Declaration, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and amendments. Prepared for 1926 distribution.
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The Incarnation of the Lord: A Series of Sermons Tracing the Unfolding of the Doctrine of the Incarnation in the New Testament
Sermons tracing the New Testament development of the Incarnation, focusing on the 'Son of Man' (Daniel) and Gospel portrayals of Christ's authority and return.
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New Light on the Life of Jesus
Briggs applies historical-critical methods to Gospel chronology, arguing for a larger Galilean ministry before John's arrest and proposing a revised harmony of the Gospels.
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The Ethical Teaching of Jesus
Analyzes the sources, form, and ethical teaching of Jesus, stressing the Gospels' Hebrew-wisdom roots, textual history, and implications for Christian ethics.
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An Hebrew and English Lexicon
Preface to the Hebrew and English Lexicon (Brown–Driver–Briggs) outlining aims, methodology, and philological sources for a comprehensive Old Testament Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon.
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The Papal Commission and the Pentateuch
Briggs critiques the Papal Biblical Commission's defense of Mosaic authorship, arguing linguistic and documentary evidence disproves single authorship and warning of ecclesial consequences.
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A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Psalms, Vol. 2
Preface and volume list for the International Critical Commentary; explains editorial aims. Includes an exegetical commentary on Psalm 51, linking it to the post‑exilic/Nehemiah context.
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An Analysis of Isaiah 40–62
Scholarly analysis of Isaiah 40–62 examining Hebrew poetic measures, strophic organization, textual glosses, and Messianic interpretation; revises and defends Briggs' earlier analysis.
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