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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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Review of John MacPherson, ed., The Westminster Confession of Faith

Reviews the Revised New Testament and recent theological works, defending the Authorized Version and discussing the Westminster Confession, Calvinism, and confessional authority.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of Jonathan Edwards, Observations Concerning the Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity and Covenant of Redemption

Reviews of John a Lasco’s neglected Reformation ministry and recent theology: Edwards’ ‘Observations’ defending the orthodox Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption, with eschatological notes.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of Josiah P. Cooke, Religion and Chemistry

Examines the technical meaning of Scripture’s ‘inspiration’, distinguishing it from revelation and tracing the natural and supernatural processes involved in the Bible’s genesis.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of Noah Porter, Agnosticism

Examines Scripture’s inspiration—distinguishing revelation vs. inspiration and its genesis—and reviews contemporary works on agnosticism, Christ’s person, and end-times claims.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of Philip Schaff, The Person of Christ

Discusses ‘Inspiration’ of Scripture, distinguishing Revelation vs. Inspiration, the genesis of Scripture, and the interplay of divine and human agency.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of Scotch Sermons

Reviews John a Lasco and recent theological works. Warns that Broad-Church liberalism and biblical criticism threaten Scripture authority and historic evangelical doctrine.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Review of William Symington, Messiah the Prince

Reviews the Revised New Testament and defends the Authorized Version; surveys Calvinism, the Westminster standards, and works on Christ’s mediatorial dominion and catechetics.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1881

Dean Stanley’s Latest Views

A Presbyterian critique of Dean Stanley’s liberal theology. He downplays atonement, sacraments, and the Holy Spirit, reinterpreting ministry, baptism, and the Eucharist.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1882

Manual of Forms for Baptism, Admission to the Communion, Administration of the Lord’s Supper, Marriage, and Funerals, Ordination of Elders and Deacons (1877)

1882 Presbyterian Manual of Forms (A.A. Hodge) with liturgical orders for baptism, communion, Lord’s Supper, marriage, ordination, funerals, and prayers. Aligned with the Confession and Directory.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1882

Address at the Funeral of Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater

Memorial addresses for Dr. Lyman H. Atwater, Princeton professor, delivered at his funeral and baccalaureate in 1883, praising his scholarship, counsel, and Christian character.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

Atonement

Encyclopedic entries on ‘Alpha and Omega’ symbolism, Aaron’s priesthood and life, and theological treatments of the atonement across history and doctrine.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

Review of Edwards A. Park, The Associate Creed of Andover Theological Seminary

Edwards A. Park defends the Associate Creed of Andover Seminary, tracing its history and arguing the founders intended perpetual subscription by trustees, visitors, and professors to defined doctrines.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

Review of Henry Drummond, Natural Law in the Spiritual World

Reviews on Milton and Tennyson and recent theological works defending teleology against evolution, notably Drummond’s Natural Law in the Spiritual World. Critical, appreciative evaluations.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

Review of William G. Thomas, Christianity a Fact

Periodical reviews comparing Milton and Tennyson, assessing Drummond’s fusion of science and religion, and critiquing the rising ‘New Theology’ in recent sermonic literature.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

The Death of Rev. Prof. Samuel Jennings Wilson, D.D., LL.D., of the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania

Obituary and tribute to Rev. Prof. Samuel Jennings Wilson (1828–1888), honoring his scholarship, pastoral care, and leadership at Western Theological Seminary. Reflects on his character, influence, and the seminary’s bereavement.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1883

Archibald Alexander Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

A U.S. Presbyterian Church encyclopedia edited by Alfred Nevin. Contains biographies, church histories, institutional descriptions and profiles of ministers like Hodge and Hitchcock.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1884

A Commentary on the Confession of Faith (1869)

A.A. Hodge’s concise commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith, tracing its history and explicating key doctrines (Scripture, Trinity, decree, creation, providence, sin).

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Immortality Not Conditional

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Personal Reasons for Believing Christianity to Be a Revelation

Two sermons: one argues Christianity is divine revelation grounded in conscience, history, and Christ. The other defends Sabbath as universal rest and moral safeguard for workers.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1885

Christian Union

Magazine pieces: a travel sketch of an Italian tricycle pilgrimage and "Open Letters" debating church unity—Presbyterian critiques of Episcopal liturgy and the nature of the Church.

Archibald Alexander Hodge ⬩ 1886

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