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Charles Hodge
1797–1878
A towering voice in 19th-century American Presbyterian thought, he spent decades shaping ministers and readers through clear, rigorous theology. Best known for his long career at Princeton Theological Seminary, his work helped define the Reformed tradition for generations.
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What is Darwinism?
by Charles Hodge
About the author
Born in Philadelphia in 1797, Charles Hodge became one of the most influential American Presbyterian theologians of the 19th century. He studied at Princeton, then joined Princeton Theological Seminary, where he taught for roughly fifty years and later served as principal.
Hodge is closely associated with the "Princeton School" of Reformed theology and is remembered for defending historic Calvinist doctrine with a careful, systematic approach. His writing aimed to make complex theology understandable and dependable for pastors, students, and ordinary readers.
His best-known work is Systematic Theology, and his influence continued well beyond his lifetime through his books, essays, and teaching. He died in 1878 in Princeton, New Jersey, leaving behind a major legacy in American religious thought.