Whitney on Language
Review of Prof. Whitney’s Language and the Science of Language: commends its clarity and breadth in comparative linguistics and pedagogy, while noting some methodological flaws.
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Whitney on Language
Catholic and Protestant Treatment of the Christian Evidences
Comparative essay on Catholic vs Protestant apologetics, weighing miracles, prophecy, and Church authority as evidences. Catholics stress institutional marks; Protestants stress individual faith.
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Christian Apologetics
Introductory lectures on Christian apologetics: definition, aims, and methods (historical, metaphysical, inductive), with study of religion’s phenomenology and psychology.
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The Waning Prestige of the Ministry
1880 essay defending Protestantism and diagnosing a decline in ministers’ prestige—blamed on social leveling, reduced deference and learning, suspicion of authority, and accommodation to the age.
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The Bible and Criticism
Two essays: one surveys the eschatology of Westminster and Protestant creeds; the other defends rigorous, reverent biblical criticism, especially textual and historical methods.
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Valiant for the Truth
Sermon urging Christians to be 'valiant for the truth' — to seek, hold, and defend gospel truth with courage, sacrifice, and manly virtue.
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A Dissertation on the Importance of Biblical Literature
Charles Hodge’s 1822 dissertation urges study of biblical literature, surveying textual criticism, manuscript traditions (Hebrew, Greek, LXX, Vulgate) and methods to restore readings.
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A Collection of Tracts in Biblical Literature
Introduction and prospectus to Charles Hodge’s Biblical Literature, outlining rules, history, and aids for New Testament interpretation, text criticism, and translation.
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Anniversary Address to the American Home Missionary Society
1829 appeal urging Americans to fund home missions, place pastors, and preach the Gospel to shape national character and prevent infidelity. A call to Christian duty.
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Remarks on Dr. Cox’s Communication
Critiques Dr. Cox’s style and his portrayal of Old School Calvinism’s view of regeneration. Defends Scripture authority, confessions, church order, and pastoral decorum.
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The Christian Spectator on the Doctrine of Imputation
Review defends the historic Calvinist doctrine of imputation and original sin, responding to objections from the Protestant and the Christian Spectator.
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On the Necessity of a Knowledge of the Original Languages of the Scriptures
Hodge argues that ministers must learn the Scriptures’ original languages (Hebrew and Greek) to interpret accurately and defend doctrine. He warns translations often mislead.
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The New Divinity Tried
A review of the ‘New Divinity’ controversy: whether moral character is a prior disposition or solely voluntary choice. Engages Finney, Edwards, Dwight on original sin and regeneration.
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Recommendation to Robert Burns, Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Halyburton
Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton: a candid spiritual autobiography detailing conversion, inner conflicts with unbelief, pastoral instruction, and a peaceful, assured death. Recommended to ministers.
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Suggestions to Theological Students
Reviews German biblical scholarship and urges American students to engage it. Advises theological students to revere Scripture, guard doctrinal truth, and cultivate ministerial character.
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The Act and Testimony
Examines the 1834 "Act and Testimony"—a signed test of orthodoxy—arguing it coerces conformity, fosters division, and unfairly accuses the General Assembly of doctrinal error.
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The General Assembly of 1835
Review of the 1835 General Assembly debates on moderator choice, elders’ representation, and Princeton Seminary governance. Brief notice of George Bush’s new Hebrew grammar.
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A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, Abridged (1835)
Charles Hodge's introduction to Romans surveys Paul's background and preparation, the origin and condition of the Roman church, and the Jewish–Gentile conflicts he addresses.
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Rückert’s Commentary on Romans
Review of German biblical scholarship (Rosenmüller, Rückert) focusing on Rückert’s commentary on Romans, discussing philological method, Greek vs. Hebraic usage, and inspiration.
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The General Assembly of 1836
Account of the 1836 General Assembly (Pittsburgh): debates over forming a Foreign Missionary Board, the Assembly’s authority versus presbyteries, and missionary relations with British churches.
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