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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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The Beginning and Growth of the Canon of the New Testament

Argues the New Testament canon was recognized early; apostolic writings were regarded as Scripture alongside the Old Testament, opposing theories of late gradual formation.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1896

Ratramn’s Part in the First Controversy Respecting Transubstantiation

Two essays: a critique of modern anthropology on primeval man in light of Scripture; and a study of Ratramn's ninth-century opposition to transubstantiation and its Reformation influence.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1895

The Earliest Quotation of the New Testament as Scripture

Discusses Genesis' origins and critical method; argues 1 Tim 5:18 quotes Luke 10 (and Deut 25:4), showing Luke was already regarded as Scripture and supporting Pauline authorship.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1895

Bishop Seymour on the Historic Episcopate

Inaugural address (1893) criticizing modern Old Testament criticism and exposing logical errors in Bishop Seymour's defense of the historic episcopate, apostolic succession, and Apostolic Canons.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1893

Calvin’s Doctrine of the Holy Scripture

Essay highlights St. Paul's central role in the New Testament and defends Calvin's high view of Scripture—plenary inspiration, inerrancy, and the sufficiency of the Bible.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1893

Communion Wine

Defense of using fermented wine in the Lord's Supper, arguing from Scripture, Jewish usage, language, history, and archaeology against unfermented grape juice.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1888

Sacramental Wine

Examines patristic and scriptural evidence that the wine used in the Lord’s Supper was fermented, surveying early writers and biblical passages on wine and moderation.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1882

The Bible Wine Question

Includes a brief profile of Reformer John a Lasco and a detailed rebuttal of the ‘unfermented Bible wine’ theory, arguing Scripture permits wine’s good or bad use depending on context.

Dunlop Moore ⬩ 1881

The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

Introduction to Moffatt's commentary on 1 Corinthians, outlining the aim to elucidate the epistle's religious meaning in its historical setting and summarizing its structure and chief themes.

James Moffatt ⬩ 1900

Some Neglected Aspects of the Westminster Standards

James David Moffat ⬩ 1898

Fundamental Doctrines of the Westminster Confession and Catechisms

Anniversary address defending the Westminster standards, explaining Calvinistic doctrines—God's sovereignty, human freedom, election and atonement—and their coherent theological fit.

James David Moffat ⬩ 1898

Pioneer Educators in Washington County, Pa.

James David Moffat ⬩ 1896

Proceedings and Addresses at the Inauguration of Rev. James D. Moffat … President of Washington and Jefferson College, … June 20th, 1882

Proceedings of the 1882 inauguration of Rev. James D. Moffat as president of Washington & Jefferson College, with addresses on consolidation, heritage, and the college's future.

James David Moffat ⬩ 1882

James Clement Moffat, D.D.

Obituary of Prof. James C. Moffat (1811–1890). Scottish-born Princeton professor of Greek and Church History, prolific author and respected scholar.

1891

A Crisis in the Middle Ages

Survey of the 10th–12th-century church crisis: papal corruption, Gregory VII’s clash with Henry IV, and Urban II’s call leading to the First Crusade. Outlines ensuing intellectual and devotional renewal.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1889

The Story of a Dedicated Life

Biography of Joseph Owen, a 19th-century Presbyterian missionary: his Princeton formation, voyages to Africa and India, mission labors, and trials including the Sepoy Mutiny.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1887

The Crusade Against the Albigenses

Analyzes Hosea 8:12 and its bearing on Pentateuch criticism. Surveys the Albigensian dissent and Innocent III's campaign against heretics amid medieval church corruption.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1886

Church History in Brief

Survey of church history from the primal fall through Old Testament covenants, apostolic and medieval eras, the Reformation and modern developments, emphasizing revelation and covenant.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1885

The Church in Scotland: A History of Its Antecedents, Its Conflicts and Its Advocates from the Earliest Recorded Times to the First Assembly …

History of the Scottish Church from pagan origins, through Celtic and medieval eras and papal rule, to the Reformation. Emphasizes critical scholarship and source analysis.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1882

History of the Early Scottish Church

Two essays: a scientific/logical critique of evolution and a history of the early Scottish Church, highlighting missionaries such as Ninian and Patrick.

James Clement Moffat ⬩ 1880

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