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The Translated Prophet

Intro to John M. Lowrie's 'The Translated Prophet' on Elijah's mission during Israel's apostasy. Portrays Elijah as a stern reformer—human yet favored—whose biography yields enduring spiritual lessons.
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The Hebrew Lawgiver, Vol. 2

Examines the Decalogue and the Lord's Prayer as divinely authored, highlighting their harmony and moral primacy. Considers the Mosaic laws, Sinai events, and Moses' role as Israel's lawgiver.
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The Hebrew Lawgiver, Vol. 1

Preface and contents of John M. Lowrie's 'The Hebrew Lawgiver', defending Moses' authorship and the Pentateuch against modern critics, examining miracles and evidential apologetics.
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Adam and His Times

A Calvinistic exposition of Adam: his life, Eden, the Fall, and the covenant of works. Explores federal headship, imputation of sin, and the harmony of Old and New Testaments.
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Memoirs of the Hon. Walter Lowrie

Memoirs of Walter Lowrie recounting his 1784 emigration from Edinburgh, frontier struggles, spiritual conversion, and long service in Presbyterian (foreign and domestic) missions.
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Late Mission Troubles at Dehra

Account of 1880s missionary troubles at Dehra, India, over personal disputes, presbytery jurisdiction, and mission-board relations. Urges proper church process (Matt. 18) and adherence to presbyterian polity.
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Missionary Papers

1881 collection of essays on Christian missions—theology, policy, and practice—from a Presbyterian viewpoint. Discusses church oversight, translation, native ministry, support, and evangelism.
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Missionary Presbyteries

Praises The Pilgrim's Progress' biblical style and wide influence. Advocates forming missionary presbyteries abroad, uniting foreign missionaries and native ministers under Presbyterian polity.
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Church Questions in Foreign Missions

Examines the Auburn Declaration and church questions in foreign missions, arguing for presbyterial organization, denominational action, and missionaries as co-presbyters with native churches.
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Our Indian Affairs

Reviews 1872 Indian Affairs reports, criticizes policy, and advocates a guardian-and-wards approach. Urges missionary work and citizenship for civilized Indians.
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Revolt of the Sepoys

1858 review of the 1857 Sepoy Revolt examining its causes, native attitudes toward British rule, the role of missionaries, and religious (Hindu/Muslim) dimensions of the uprising.
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Two Years in Upper India

John C. Lowrie's 1850 travelogue of two years in Upper India: voyage to Calcutta, missionary stations, encounters with Hindus and Sikhs, and reflections on missionary duty and faith.
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Travels in North India

Mid-19th-century Presbyterian missionary travelogue of a voyage to Calcutta and tours in North India. Observations on Hindu society, missionary stations, hill tribes, and practical mission work.
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