Albert Barnes (theologian)
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Albert Barnes was an American theologian, clergyman, abolitionist, temperance advocate, and author. Barnes is best known for his extensive Bible commentary and notes on the Old and New Testaments, pub
Engraving of Barnes by George E. Perine
Albert Barnes (by James Neagle)
The Old School–New School controversy was a schism of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America that took place in 1837 and lasted for over 20 years. The Old School, led by Charles Hodge
Albert Barnes (theologian)
…of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia (1830–1868). Barnes held a prominent place in the New School branch of the Presbyterians during the Old School-New School Controversy, to which he adhered on the division of the denomination in 1837. He had been tried (but not convicted) for heresy in 1836, mostly due to the views he…
The P.C.U.S.A. split in 1837 to become New School Presbyterians and Old School Presbyterians.