Biography

American-born Charles Hodge lost his father early, yet his mother raised him in a Christian home. Hodge graduated from Princeton College. While attending the college, he converted to Christianity during the revival period. He went on to attend Princeton Theological Seminary. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church, he became a professor of Oriental and Biblical literature. Hodges did further study overseas and became a renowned Hebraist. Returning to Princeton, he expounded Calvinism and the confessions of the Reformed faith, both of which he loved. Editor, author, professor, and essayist are all roles filled by Hodge throughout his lifetime. He left a legacy of a myriad of works that would fill many bookshelves. Hodge lived from 1797 to 1878.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer