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Gain insight into nineteenth-century Presbyterian church history with this collection of texts by Edward Dafydd Morris. A fixture at Lane Theological Seminary in Ohio for 30 years, a moderator for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PC-USA), a writer and pastor, and an important player in the effort to reunite the Old and New Schools of the PC-USA, Morris’ works offer a unique perspective. This collection provides a mix of theological exposition, memoir, historical review, and discussion of the days’ hot topics—such as Charles A. Briggs’ controversial inaugural address upon his appointment to chair of biblical theology at Union Seminary in New York. With this collection you’ll get Morris’ most important works, and a representative sampling of his writing—noted for its clarity, irenic tone, and commitment to the unity and mission of the Presbyterian Church.
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Edward Dafydd Morris (1825–1915) was a Presbyterian pastor and professor of church history. Morris was born in Utica, New York, and educated at Yale and Auburn Theological Seminary, graduating in 1849 and 1852, respectively. He served as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Auburn, New York, from 1852 to 1855, and the Second Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Ohio, from 1855 to 1867. Moving on to Lane Theological Seminary in 1867, Morris was appointed professor of church history and polity. In 1874, he became the chair of systematic theology, where he served until 1897. He served as the moderator for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America in 1875, and was involved in efforts to reunite the Old and New Schools of the PC-USA.