Archibald Alexander (1772 – October 22, 1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian who was a professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary and served for 27 years as that institution's first principal from 1812 to 1840. Year 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... Theology is literally rational discourse concerning God (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογος, logos, rational discourse). By extension, it also refers to the study of other religious topics. ... The steeple of Alexander Hall Princeton Theological Seminary is a theological seminary located in Princeton Township, New Jersey in the United States. ...

Alexander was born in Virginia and before he was 21 years old he had become a preacher of the Presbyterian Church. He was appointed the principal of Hampden Sidney College and from there was sent 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. Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Cradle of Liberty, the City That Loves You Back, the Quaker City, The Birthplace of America Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor... Nassau Street, Princetons main street. ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

The Rev. Dr. Samuel Miller was 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. Samuel Freeman Miller (April 5, 1816 - October 13, 1890), was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1862-1890. ... Charles Hodge Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was the principal of Princeton Theological Seminary between 1851 and 1878. ... A. A. Hodge Archibald Alexander Hodge (July 18 1823 - November 12 1886), an American Presbyterian leader, was the principal of Princeton Seminary between 1878 and 1886. ...

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