January 5: The Place of Preaching
It was on this day, January 5, 1990, that the Rev. Dr. Robert Gibson Rayburn died. Dr. Rayburn had most notably served as the first president of the Covenant Theological…
January 4: Presbyterians and the Days of Prayer
In the latter part of 1860, President James Buchanan made a proclamation setting January 4, 1861 apart “for fasting, humiliation, and prayer throughout the nation.” When that day arrived, across…
January 3: John Bailey Adger
Despite all good intentions, the following is a reprise from this date last year. But we're on the mend and expect to have new content tomorrow. I trust you won't…
January 2: Rev. George Gillespie
Recent weeks have seen the publication of a revision edition of the magnum opus of the Rev. George Gillespie [1613]1648], a Scottish Presbyterian pastor who served most notably as one of…
January 1: It would have been great if it was true.
With this post, we are pleased to note that we are entering on our third year here at This Day in Presbyterian History. Men of Principle and Men of Expediency What…
