Archibald Alexander
Archibald Alexander (1772 – October 22, 1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 27 years as that institution's first principal from 1812 to 1840.
Biography
Alexander was born in Virginia, and raised under the tuition and ministry of
Presbyterian minister Rev. William Graham (1745-1799), a
man who had been trained in theology by John Witherspoon. By the time he was 21
Alexander was a preacher of the Presbyterian Church. He was appointed the president of
Hampden-Sydney College and from there was called to the Third Presbyterian Church
of Philadelphia. The Princeton Theological Seminary was established at
Princeton, New Jersey in 1812 and Alexander was appointed its first professor,
inaugurated on August 12, 1812. In 1824, he helped to found the Chi
Phi Society along with
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Miller became the second professor at the seminary and for 37 years they were considered together as pillars of the Presbyterian Church in maintaining its doctrines. Charles Hodge, a famous student and successor of Alexander, named his son Archibald Alexander Hodge after his mentor.
His eldest son, James Waddel Alexander (1804-1859) was a Princeton graduate and Presbyterian minister. He wrote the life of his father, and edited his posthumous works.
His grandson, William Alexander, was an executive with Equitable Life Assurance Society, author, and founder of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Sources
- (Untitled article); New York Daily Times; October 25, 1851; p. 2. (The New York Times (1851–2003); ProQuest Historical Newspapers; Document 87822940; Retrieved September 20, 2006).
External links
- "Sinners Welcome to Come to Jesus Christ" (Part I) (Part II) by Alexander
- "The Day of Judgment" (Part I) (Part II) by Alexander
- "Nature and Means of Growth in Grace" by Alexander
- "The Lord's Day" by Alexander
- "A Practical View of Regeneration" (Part I) (Part II) by Alexander
- "Practical Directions How to Grow in Grace and Make Progress in Piety" by Alexander
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