Series:

Analecta Gorgiana

37 primary works

Book 791

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The Act and Testimony

by Anonymous

Published 7 August 2010
The article criticizes the Presbyterian Church's recent Act and Testimony. The author claims it is excessive, leaving no room for interpretation, and is dangerously schismatic. It would divide the Church for no reason.

Book 792

Cover of The Church Establishment of England
The author reviews a pamphlet that criticizes the connection between church and state in England. He attacks the bias inherent in the system, the inefficiency of it, and its inability to fulfill its churchly duties.

Book 793

Cover of Professor Stuart's Postscript to his Letter to the Editors of the Biblical Repertory
The article responds to a postscript from a letter to the editor on the journal's position on loans by the American Education Society. The editor counters the writer's claims and defends the journal's prior position.

Book 794

Cover of An Essay on the Invalidity of Presbyterian Ordination
The article reviews and critiques an essay that attacks Presbyterian ordination. The reviewer points to logical and textual flaws in the argument, indicating the author's incompetence.

Book 795

Cover of Review on the Scripture Doctrine of the Second Advent
The article reviews a text on the Second Advent. The reviewer compares two perspectives on the scriptural descriptions of the Second Coming: either it will literally look as is depicted or the prophecies are allegories.

Book 796

Cover of The Early History of Pelagianism
The author presents the history of Pelagius and his position against original sin. He reviews the positions for and against the doctrine of original sin, concluding that original sin cannot be proven true.

Book 798

Cover of The Annual of the Board of Education of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
The reviewer praises an annual, comprised of a series of articles, as valuable for students entering the ministry. The author advocates modesty, hard work and piety amongst other virtues.

Book 800

Cover of Gall's Lesson System of Education
The author reviews a text which proposes a "Lesson System" to replace the current ineffective Sabbath school model. The new system fixes many of the old system's errors and has been successfully implemented in a few places.

Book 801

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The Life of William Farel

by Anonymous

Published 7 August 2010
The reviewer examines a biography of Protestant Reformer William Farel. The book describes Farel’s departure from Catholicism and contributions to the efforts of Swiss Reformation, Zuingle in particular. His trails and successes are described.

Book 802

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Theories of Education

by Anonymous

Published 7 August 2010
The author attacks practices common in newer forms of education. He generally calls for a more conservative, less experimental, approach which emphasizes deep general knowledge. No formal method is offered to replace the broken system.

Book 803

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The Racovian Catechism

by Anonymous

Published 28 December 2011
The author provides the biography of Socianism founder Faustus Socinus. The article provides a partial translation of his posthumously compiled "Racovian Catechism" from the original Polish with the intention of revealing information about Socianism.

Book 804

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Roman Catholicism

by Anonymous

Published 7 August 2010
A scathing polemic against Roman Catholicism, the author uses logical and textual evidence to contradict Catholic rituals and beliefs.

Book 806

Cover of Hints on Colonization and Abolition
The author attacks American slavery but disputes the call to instant abolition and race-mixing. He advocates the American Colonization Society's "back-to-Africa" approach as well as a slow, political approach to ending slavery in America.

Book 808

Cover of An Apology for Conforming to the Protestant Episcopal Church
The article reviews a text by a convert from Presbyterianism to the Protestant Episcopal Church. The reviewer is critical of much of the evidence the author uses and declares the book to be poor in quality and unoriginal.

Book 810

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Quakerism not Christianity

by Anonymous

Published 5 August 2010
The article reviews a book which is highly critical of Quakerism. The reviewer relates a brief history of Quakerism and proceeds to challenge Quaker doctrines. Quakerism is described as an incorrect form of Christianity.

Book 811

Cover of Memoir of the Rev. George Burder, author of “Village Sermons,” and Secretary of the London Missionary Society
The article reviews the memoir of Rev. George Burder. The reviewer outlines the reverend’s family, his entrance to the ministry, his shift into missionary work, his preaching, and his hardships. The reviewer judges his style and persona.

Book 814

Cover of Remarks on the Epistles of Ignatius
The article describes and critiques the authenticity of the epistles of Ignatius. The author claims that the illegitimacy of letters that speak of prelacy erodes the basis for Episcopacy and Presbyterianism.