Charles Hodge (1797-1878)

Major works

•          Systematic Theology

•          Commentaries on Romans and 1 and 2 Corinthians

Importance

•          Most influential American Presbyterian theologian of the 19^th century

•          Taught at Princeton Seminary

•          Linked with Archibald Alexander

•          Espoused orthodox Calvinism and attacked deviations from it

•          Defended authority of the Bible

•          Critical of Charles Finney