Charles Hodge
Charles Hodge (December 27, 1797 – June 19, 1878) was a Reformed Presbyterian theologian and principal of Princeton Theological Seminary between 1851 and 1878.
The Reverend Charles Hodge | |
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Hodge, circa 1850–60 | |
| 2nd Principal of Princeton Theological Seminary | |
| In office 1851–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Alexander Hodge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1797 |
| Died | June 19, 1878 (aged 80) |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Bache (married 1822; died 1849) Mary Hunter Stockman (married 1852) |
| Children | Archibald Alexander Hodge, Caspar Wistar Hodge Sr. |
| Parent(s) | Hugh Hodge Mary Blanchard |
| Alma mater | Princeton College Princeton Theological Seminary |
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He was a leading exponent of the Princeton Theology, an orthodox Calvinist theological tradition in America during the 19th century. He argued strongly for the authority of the Bible as the Word of God. Many of his ideas were adopted in the 20th century by Fundamentalists and Evangelicals.
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