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The Anglo-American Sabbath

Defends the Anglo‑American view that the Christian Sabbath rests on creation, Mosaic law, and Christ's resurrection, answering objections and upholding the perpetual duty of the fourth commandment.
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The Tercentenary Jubilee of the Heidelberg Catechism

Treats the doctrine of sin in relation to human nature and divine purpose. Reviews the Heidelberg Catechism tercentenary, its Reformation roots, devotional tone, and ecumenical influence.
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The Heidelberg Catechism

Study of the Heidelberg Catechism (1563): its origin under Elector Frederick III, authors Zacharius Ursinus and Olevianus, Reformation influences (Melanchthon, Calvin) and Ursinus's biography.
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Slavery and the Bible: A Tract for the Times

Philip Schaff's 1861 essay surveys the Bible's treatment of slavery—its origins (Noah's curse), patriarchal and Jewish forms—and argues the Gospel's promise of ultimate deliverance.
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Julian the Apostate

Schaff's 1861 essay analyzes Julian the Apostate's brief reign and failed attempt to revive Neo‑Platonic paganism, showing Christianity's decisive moral and intellectual victory.
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Deutsches Gesangbuch

German hymnbook edited by Philip Schaff (1860), adopted by German Reformed and Presbyterian synods in the U.S.; pocket edition with curated hymns for public and household worship.
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Constantine the Great

Overview of Constantine the Great: his political adoption of Christianity, founding of Constantinople, influence on Church–State relations and ecumenical unity, amid moral ambiguities.
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The Crystal Palace at Sydenham

Meditative praise of science as revealing God's handiwork, followed by a descriptive account of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, its architecture, natural-history displays, and ancient antiquities.
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The Athanasian Creed

Discussion of the Athanasian Creed: its name, origin, authority, and text (Latin and English). Explores Trinitarian theology and the incarnation and person of Christ.
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The Synod at Frederick

Survey of synods from Jerusalem's council through medieval and Reformation councils, arguing for Reformed synodical government and the value of church self-rule apart from state control.
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Tertullian

Survey of early Reformed synods and a detailed portrait of Tertullian—his life, Montanist turn, theology, polemics, major works (apologetic, anti-heretical, ascetic) and influence on Latin Christianity.
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The Ascetic System

Surveys the rise of Reformed synods and traces Christian asceticism from the early Church to monasticism, distinguishing heretical and orthodox forms and impacts on marriage and poverty.
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Gnosticism

Two essays: one on the origins of Reformed synods; the other a condensed history and analysis of ancient Gnosticism, its Hellenic and Eastern roots, doctrines (dualism, demiurge, docetism) and impact on the church.
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Savonarola

1858 review of Girolamo Savonarola, preacher who denounced clerical corruption and urged moral reform. He invoked prophetic Scripture and clashed with Medici and papacy.
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The New Liturgy

Examines the 1858 German Reformed Church's new American liturgy, its historical roots, and the debate between prescribed forms and extemporaneous prayer. Urges experimental trial and revision.
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