Timothy Dwight and the Yale Revival of 1802

Timothy Dwight Timothy Dwight, the oldest son of Jonathan Edwards’ daughter, became president of Yale in 1795. A precocious child with extraordinary discipline, he had obtained his master’s degree from Yale at age 19, and become a tutor. However, his utter...

Patrick of Ireland: a Baptist?

Patrick of Ireland: was he a Baptist? A Catholic saint? Something in between? This article examines the writings and biographies of “Saint Patrick” for clues as to the true identity of this legendary figure. We  consider the veracity of the original...