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A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans (1835)

Introduction to Charles Hodge's commentary on Romans, outlining Paul's background, the origin and condition of the Roman church, and Jewish–Gentile tensions in early Christianity.
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The General Assembly of 1837

Report on the 1837 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church: debates condemning errors on original sin, imputation, atonement, and regeneration, and abrogating the 1801 Plan of Union.
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State of the Church

Account of 1837–38 Presbyterian controversies: the General Assembly’s abrogation of the Plan of Union, exclusion of mixed presbyteries/synods, and disputes over church order.
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West India Emancipation

1838 review of West India emancipation criticizing abolitionists’ principles and tactics as fanatical, unchristian, and counterproductive, urging reliance on scripture and prudent reform.
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Dr. Dana’s Letters

Notices debates on the intermediate state and Dr. Dana’s letter critiquing Professor Stuart’s denial of original (inherent) sin, defending classical distinctions between habitual and actual sin.
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Testimonies on the Doctrine of Imputation

Survey of the doctrine of imputation and original sin: confessions and theologians defend Adam’s sin imputed to all, citing synodal decrees and Scripture (Rom.5; Heb.7).
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Discourse on Religion by Mr. Coit

Review of J.C. Coit’s Discourse condemning sectarianism and national benevolent/missionary Boards. Urges Presbyterians to return to confessional faith and the ‘old paths’.
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The Way of Life

Hodge argues the Bible is divinely authored; its moral excellence and internal/external evidence warrant faith. The work outlines core doctrines: sin, justification, faith, repentance, and holy living.
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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Garbled, largely unreadable text — appears to be a heavily corrupted or OCR-failed manuscript. No coherent content to summarize; likely requires re-scanning or restoration.
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Milman’s History of Christianity

Review of Milman’s History of Christianity: English critics condemn its German-influenced rationalism and doubt Scripture; American reviewers praise its scholarship while upholding Christian doctrine.
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The General Assembly of 1843

1843 General Assembly report of the Presbyterian Church reviewing foreign and domestic missions and education, urging expanded support (incl. China) and training of ministers.
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Claims of the Free Church of Scotland

Examines the Free Church of Scotland’s claims: that Christ alone is head of the church, ecclesiastical government is distinct from civil authority, and congregations have the right to choose ministers.
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The General Assembly 1845 (Princeton Review)

Reports from the 1845 Presbyterian General Assembly: boards of Education, Foreign and Domestic Missions present statistics, defend beneficiary education, and summarize mission work.
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Thornwell on the Apocrypha

Review of James H. Thornwell’s refutation of Romanist defenses of the Apocrypha. Argues Scripture self-authenticates and expounds human sinfulness, the need of atonement, and new birth.
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Life and Writings of Dr. Richards

Discusses worship forms and profiles Dr. James Richards—his seminary leadership at Auburn/Princeton, defense of Presbyterian doctrine, and opposition to New Divinity and the 1837–38 schism.
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Religious State of Germany

Overview of mid-19th-century religious agitation in Germany: the rise of German Catholics and rationalists. Hengstenberg critiques their anti-scriptural, anti-Christian tendencies.
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