In the history of American Presbyterianism, there are three constants during seasons of revival: the desire to see conversions and social, cultural, and spiritual renewal, debates on exactly what that should look like, and division. During the First Great Awakening, the Old Light-New Light debate regarding revival and confessionalism led to the split in theContinue reading “Reframing the Old School Presbyterian Reception of the New Measures”
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The Adopting Act of 1729
Gaining a group identity in the New World was a difficult thing to do in the 18th century. Everyone had their own sets of pressupositions related to where they or their family came from in the Old World. This is seen acutely in the differences in local government in the Colonies. But, perhaps it wasContinue reading “The Adopting Act of 1729”
Reformation Chambers 