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John Newton papers, 1783-1797
Sermon notes and sermons (1783-1797), lecture notes, and catechetical questions based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism of Presbyterian minister, John Newton.
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Date of Original
1759/1797
Subject
Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church (Georgia)--History
Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church (Georgia)
Lord's Supper--Presbyterian Church
Missions--Georgia
Newton, John, 1759-1797--Sermons
Newton, John, 1759-1797
Presbyterian Church--Catechisms
Presbyterian Church--Missions
Religious education--Southern States
Location
United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
Type
Text
Description
The collection consists primarily of sermon notes and sermons (1783-1797). It also includes a few sets of notes labeled "lecture" and lists of catechetical questions based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Most of the sermons were preached at Beth-Salem church in north Georgia; some notes bear notations indicating they were preached at Goshen, Cloud's Creek, Providence, Fairforest, Shugar [sic] Creek, and New Hope. Three documents dated late September, 1789 are titled "Preparation Sabbath," and "For the Fast Day," and "Action." Sermon notes from December 9, 1795 are titled "Fast of Humiliation Sermon." Several additional documents are titled "Action" sermons.
Language
eng
Holding Institution
Columbia Theological Seminary
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