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.
John McLaughlin Armour
1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America with sketches of ministries, congregations, missions, institutions and biographical sketches of ministers.
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Rev. John Leighton Wilson, D.D.
October 1886 issue of The Foreign Missionary: reports on global mission work, board finances and doctrinal disputes, plus an extended obituary/biography of Rev. John Leighton Wilson and his African labors.
Rev. John L. Girardeau, D.D., LL.D.
Minutes of the 1899 Synod of South Carolina: proceedings, an opening sermon (isaiah 9:2), and biographical sketches of ministers including John L. Girardeau.
The Rev. John Lafayette Girardeau
NY Observer (Sep 8, 1898) recounts Christian Science faith-healing testimonies and critiques claims that prayer alone overrides natural law. Also includes church news and obituaries.
Dr. John H. Rice
Sketch of Union Theological Seminary’s origins and a biography of founder John Holt Rice, outlining his ministry, educational work, and the seminary’s early growth.
Dr. John H. Rice
Life sketch of John Holt Rice (1777–1831), Presbyterian minister and founder of Union Theological Seminary, recounting his education, pastoral work, and seminary founding.
John Holt Rice, D.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. John Holt Rice, detailing his education, ministerial labors in Virginia, editorial and academic work, publications, and steadfast faith amid illness until his death in 1831.
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A Memoir of the Rev. John H. Rice, D.D.
Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice tracing his early piety, education, family hardships, and ministry; includes many of his letters and pastoral writings.
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Memoir of James Brainerd Taylor
Memoir of James Brainerd Taylor tracing his conversion, Sabbath-school work, preparation for the ministry, and zeal for missions. Emphasizes piety, revival labors, and letters.
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A Discourse Delivered Before the Literary and Philosophical Society of Hampden Sydney College, at Their Anniversary Meeting, on the 24th of September, 1824
A discourse urging Virginia to promote literary and scientific improvement by founding academies, improving primary schools, and advancing female education to supply teachers and resources.
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Thoughts on Slavery
Argues slavery is America’s chief political evil; immediate emancipation impractical. Urges support for colonization and religious education of slaves (Sunday schools) as gradual reform.
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Rev. John Holmes Agnew, D.D.
Entries from the 1864 Presbyterian Encyclopedia containing biographical sketches of ministers and physicians (the Agnews), with institutional and church-historical notes.
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John Holmes Agnew, D.D.
Biography of Rev. John Holmes Agnew (1804–1865), a Presbyterian minister, college professor and seminary principal, editor and author on Sabbath and church topics.
The Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 4
Essays on church officers and Presbyterian polity: the call of ministers, ruling elders, church government, discipline, boards, and the church's relation to missions and slavery.
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The Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 3
Thornwell critiques Morell's rationalism, defending an external standard of revelation, the proper office of reason, and arguing for the apologetic worth and credibility of miracles.
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John Bailey Adger, D.D. Memorial
Minutes of the 1899 Synod of South Carolina at Newberry: opening sermon (Isaiah 9:2), attendance roll, and memorial biographical sketches of John B. Adger and J. L. Girardeau.
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John Bailey Adger, D.D.
Necrological report (1899) of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni, giving concise biographical sketches of deceased ministers, missionaries, and professors.
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