Presbyterianism
Presbyterianism is a Reformed (Calvinist) Protestant tradition named for its form of church government by representative assemblies of elders. Though there are other Reformed churches that are structurally similar, the word ''Presbyterian'' is applied to churches that trace their roots to the Church of Scotland or to English Dissenter groups that formed during the English Civil War.Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ. Presbyterian church government was ensured in Scotland by the Acts of Union in 1707, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain. In fact, most Presbyterians found in England can trace a Scottish connection, and the Presbyterian denomination was also taken to North America, mostly by Scots and Scots-Irish immigrants. The Presbyterian denominations in Scotland hold to the Reformed theology of John Calvin and his immediate successors, although there is a range of theological views within contemporary Presbyterianism. Local congregations of churches which use Presbyterian polity are governed by sessions made up of representatives of the congregation (elders), a conciliar approach as with other levels of decision-making (presbytery, synod, and general assembly). There are roughly 75 million Presbyterians in the world.
The roots of Presbyterianism lie in the Reformation of the 16th century, the example of John Calvin's Republic of Geneva being particularly influential. Most Reformed churches that trace their history back to Scotland are either presbyterian or congregationalist in government. In the twentieth century, some Presbyterians played an important role in the ecumenical movement, including the World Council of Churches. Many Presbyterian denominations have found ways of working together with other Reformed denominations and Christians of other traditions, especially in the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Some Presbyterian churches have entered into unions with other churches, such as Congregationalists, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Methodists. Presbyterians in the United States came largely from Scottish immigrants, Scots-Irish immigrants, and also from New England communities that had originally been Congregational but changed because of an agreed-upon Plan of Union of 1801 for frontier areas. Provided by Wikipedia
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2by Phillips, A. L. (Alexander Lacy), 1859-1915“...Presbyterian Committee of Publication...”
Created 1904
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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3by Phillips, A. L. (Alexander Lacy), 1859-1915“...Presbyterian Committee of Publication...”
Created 1904
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4Many lamps, one light : Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary : a 150th anniversary history /by Nutt, Rick“...Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary...”
Created 2002
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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5Created 1926“...Presbyterian church in the U.S.A...”
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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6by Dana, Daniel, 1771-1859“...First Presbyterian Church (Newburyport, Mass.)...”
Created 1802
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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7by Cramp, J. M. (John Mockett), 1796-1881“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication...”
Created 1841
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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8Created 1832“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Carlisle...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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9by Williamson, John Poage, 1835-1917“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Dakota Mission...”
Created 1895
Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
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10Created 1850“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Education...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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11Created 1812“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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12by Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829“...Scotch Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.)...”
Created 1810
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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13by Goodman, Grace Ann“...United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Division of Evangelism...”
Created 1968
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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14Created 1856“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New School). General Assembly...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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15by Cramp, J. M. (John Mockett), 1796-1881“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (Old School). Board of Publication...”
Created 1841
Location: Dinand Library, College of the Holy Cross
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16Created 1860“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New School). Publication Committee...”
Location: UD University Archives, University of Dayton
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17Created 1840“...First Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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18by Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly...”
Created 1825
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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19Created 1998“...Roman Catholic-Presbyterian/Reformed Consultation...”
Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
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20by Fisher, Samuel Ware, 1814-1874“...Second Presbyterian Church of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio)...”
Created 1850
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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21by Cleaveland, John P. (John Payne), 1799-1873“...Second Presbyterian Church (Newark, N.J.)...”
Created 1865
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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22by Sprague, William B. (William Buell), 1795-1876“...Second Presbyterian Church (Albany, N.Y.)...”
Created 1869
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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23Created 1819“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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24Created 1842“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New School). General Assembly. Committee Ad Interim...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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25Created 1984“...Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions...”
Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
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26Created 1978“...World Alliance of Reformed Churches (Presbyterian and Congregational)...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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27Created 1978“...World Alliance of Reformed Churches (Presbyterian and Congregational)...”
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28Created 1978“...World Alliance of Reformed Churches (Presbyterian and Congregational)...”
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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29Created 1978“...World Alliance of Reformed Churches (Presbyterian and Congregational)...”
Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
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