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Exegetical Theology, Especially of the Old Testament

Charles A. Briggs argues exegetical theology, especially of the Old Testament, must be theology's fundamental, inductive discipline, requiring Hebrew study and rigorous methods.
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The Ante-Nicene Church and Premillenarianism

A winter meditation linking nature's bleak beauty and repose to spiritual renewal. Also admonishes college authorities and students against hazing and urges faithful preaching.
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The Idea and Aims of the Presbyterian Review

Announcement of The Presbyterian Review: to represent and defend Presbyterian theology and polity, uphold the Westminster standards, and engage rigorous biblical criticism and scholarship.
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The Provincial Assembly of London, 1647–1660

Profiles reformer John a Lasco and examines the Provincial Assembly of London (1647–1660), its Presbyterian structures, ordinances, and arguments for divine church government.
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Biblical Theology

Survey of Biblical Theology's origin, history, and importance: its struggle with scholasticism, mysticism, and rationalism, and its shaping by the Reformation, Puritanism, and evangelical renewal.
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The Little Book of the Covenant

Defends Davidic authorship of Psalm 51 against critics, stressing its personal penitence. Analyzes Exodus 34 ('the little book of the covenant'), arranging its decalogue and feasts.
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The Hebrew Poem of the Creation

Argues Genesis 1 is a Hebrew poem rather than prose history. Examines parallelism, strophic structure, archaic diction, and compares Psalm 104 and an Assyrian creation epic.
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The Principles of Puritanism

Argues Spencer’s philosophy ends in theism, then surveys Puritanism’s principles—its scriptural authority, doctrines of faith and grace, Sabbath ethics, and national influence.
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The Revised English Version of the Old Testament

Assesses the Revised English Old Testament: argues revision was needed, praises scholarly fidelity, but warns it may not become a people's book and notes limits in Hebrew study.
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The Old and New Theology

Briggs contrasts 'Old' and 'New' theologies, urging pursuit of God's truth and constructive reform. Sawyer traces worship's development—praise, prayer, preaching—and urges balanced liturgy.
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Our Book Table: Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

A travel vignette of Chicoutimi: a convent, unfinished church, and the family's beloved dog Ned. Meditates on piety, compassion, and our duty to care for animals.
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Dr. Green’s Defence of the Revised Version

Discusses Greek vs. Latin theology (Athanasius vs. Augustine), defends traditional doctrines, and addresses Bible Revision, denominational differences, and prospects for church union.
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