The Virgin Birth of Our Lord
Charles A. Briggs defends the historic and doctrinal reality of the Virgin Birth, arguing Matthew and Luke provide sufficient authority and answering biblical-critical objections.
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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.
The Virgin Birth of Our Lord
Church Unity: Studies of Its Most Important Problems
Charles A. Briggs' Church Unity (1909) outlines 'Christian Irenics,' a discipline to reconcile Christian divisions, examining catholicity, the episcopate, papacy, and infallibility.
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The Fundamental Christian Faith: The Origin, History and Interpretation of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creed
A scholarly study of the origin, history, and interpretation of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, showing they express apostolic faith rooted in Scripture and patristic tradition.
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A Volume in Honor of Professor Toy
Explores whether theology depends on historical facts, tracing debates from Lessing to modern biblical criticism. Includes a memorial notice for scholar C. H. Toy.
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Charles Augustus Briggs
Appraisal of Charles A. Briggs: a learned, devout Presbyterian whose heresy trial over scriptural inerrancy highlighted his commitment to the historic church, ordination, and Christian unity.
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Qualifications for Church Membership
Argues that Christian church membership requires assent to core doctrines—Trinity, Christ’s divinity, and Scripture—plus the sacraments and genuine regeneration.
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Theological Symbolics
Overview of theological symbolics: origin, history, and definition; examines the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian creeds, Chalcedon, and development through the Reformation.
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History of the Study of Theology, Vol. 1
Overview of the history of studying Christian theology from Jesus and the apostles, highlighting Jewish and Alexandrian influences, early church schools, and educational forms.
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History of the Study of Theology, Vol. 2
Survey of medieval theological education under Charlemagne and successors, focusing on Alcuin, monastic and cathedral schools, and figures like Rabanus Maurus.
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The Deaconess as Pastor’s Assistant
Editorial argues inheritance is a legal privilege, citing scholars and proverbs 15. Main article surveys the deaconess as pastor's assistant—history, Kaiserswerth revival, and church responses.
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The Restoration of the Order of Deaconesses
Two essays: one warns vacations can foster frivolity and harm church life; the other outlines the 19th-20th century revival of Protestant deaconesses and debates over their role.
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Peter Haverly Brooks, D.D.
Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, Aug 1922) containing obituaries and biographical sketches of alumni ministers, listing ordinations, pastorates, and death details.
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A Pioneer of Southern New Jersey: A Tribute to Rev. Allen H. Brown
Commemorative volume honoring Rev. Allen H. Brown: autobiography, sermons, and Presbytery proceedings marking his 54 years as a Presbyterian missionary and church-builder in New Jersey.
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Allen Henry Brown, D.D.
Necrological report containing biographical sketches of deceased clergy (Allen H. Brown and William W. Lord), outlining their ministerial service, publications, and death details.
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Allen Henry Brown: 1820–1907
Biography of Rev. Allen H. Brown (1820–1907), a Presbyterian missionary who founded churches and schools in South Jersey and served as a church historian and leader.
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Report of a Visitation of the Syria Mission of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Report on American Protestant missions in Syria/Palestine under Ottoman rule, detailing legal privileges, restrictions, and encroachments on missionary work; urges U.S. intervention.
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Report of a Visitation of the Philippine Mission of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1902 Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions report on the Philippine mission. Examines postwar challenges—Filipino society and customs, labor shortages, Chinese competition, and need for education and just governance.
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