The Presbyterian Creed

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Focusing on the historical development of the American Presbyterian creed, this study examines the impact of the Westminster Assembly's confessional tradition adopted in 1729. It explores the ongoing debates surrounding confessional subscription that fueled significant schisms in 1741 and 1837. The book delves into the factors leading to the Old School/New School division in the nineteenth century and highlights the reunions of 1864 and 1870, where American Presbyterians ultimately achieved a long-sought consensus on confessional subscription.