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The Christian Doctrine of Human Rights and Slavery

1849 Southern Presbyterian Review defends slavery as consistent with Scripture and divine providence, arguing government and property (including slaves) are ordained by God.
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Missionary Zeal

Argues true missionary zeal is heaven-born and must flow from genuine gospel faith. Critiques unions of church and state and Roman Catholic missions as lacking biblical truth.
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Narrative

Minutes of the 1850 Synod of South Carolina covering missions, education, catechetical instruction, pastoral support, church discipline, and a defense of slavery. Committees appointed and next session scheduled.
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The Plenary Inspiration of the Scriptures

Review of Gaussen’s defense of the plenary inspiration and infallibility of Scripture, arguing that science and philosophy must not override biblical authority.
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Responsibility for Opinions

Review of Henry Rogers’ Eclipse of Faith defending Christianity against modern Deism and spiritualism. Argues that beliefs are morally accountable and examines miracles, inspiration, faith vs. reason.
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Christian Missions and African Colonization

Review of J. Leighton Wilson’s Christian Missions and African Colonization, surveying Western Africa, tribes, Liberia, and the slave trade while arguing that Christianity can precede civilization.
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Wigfall’s Sermon upon Dueling

Sermon and essay denouncing duelling as murder and pagan ‘honour’, urging the Church and civil law to repudiate the practice, reform language, and enforce justice.
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The American Board, and the Choctaw Mission

Brief account of the Synod of Dort and a critique of the American Board for Foreign Missions. Praises its missionary legacy but condemns recent sectionalism and treatment of the Choctaw mission.
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The General Assembly of 1860

Report on the 1860 General Assembly: opening sermon on the ministry, debates over Boards and their reorganization, and the proper roles of ministers versus ruling elders in church government.
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Explanatory Note

A Southern Presbyterian Review piece on Fort Sumter and the Civil War examines the church’s relation to state authority, defends Southern Assembly delegates, and urges prayer and unity.
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The General Assembly of 1861

Discusses natural science in education and reports on the 1861 General Assembly: Southern absences, meeting-site vote, and disputes over Boards' finances, colportage, and alleged nepotism.
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Motley’s Dutch Republic

Calls ministerial candidates to personal service in foreign missions; reviews Motley’s Dutch Republic—commerce, civic liberty, and Reformation persecution.
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The General Assembly of Columbia

Report on the 1863 Presbyterian General Assembly: discusses slavery and religious instruction of Black people; debates oversight of ministerial education and provision for aged ministers.
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