New Side Presbyterians
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New Side Presbyterians were an 18th-century evangelical faction within American Presbyterianism that strongly supported the revivalist preaching and experiential piety of the First Great Awakening.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New Side Presbyterianism | 1 |
| New Side Presbyterians canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Side Presbyterians Context triple: [Gilbert Tennent, associatedWith, New Side Presbyterians]
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A.
Reformed Presbyterian Church
The Reformed Presbyterian Church is a conservative Presbyterian denomination rooted in historic Reformed theology and the Covenanter tradition, emphasizing Christ’s kingship over church and state.
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B.
Presbyterian
Presbyterian refers to a Protestant Christian tradition characterized by governance through elected elders and a strong emphasis on Reformed theology.
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C.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a conservative Reformed Christian denomination that emphasizes biblical authority, Presbyterian governance, and evangelical mission.
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D.
Orthodox Presbyterian Church
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a conservative Reformed denomination in the United States known for its strict adherence to historic Calvinist theology and Presbyterian church government.
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E.
Free Church of Scotland
The Free Church of Scotland is a conservative Presbyterian denomination in Scotland known for its strict adherence to Reformed theology and traditional worship practices.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Side Presbyterians Target entity description: New Side Presbyterians were an 18th-century evangelical faction within American Presbyterianism that strongly supported the revivalist preaching and experiential piety of the First Great Awakening.
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A.
Reformed Presbyterian Church
The Reformed Presbyterian Church is a conservative Presbyterian denomination rooted in historic Reformed theology and the Covenanter tradition, emphasizing Christ’s kingship over church and state.
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B.
Presbyterian
Presbyterian refers to a Protestant Christian tradition characterized by governance through elected elders and a strong emphasis on Reformed theology.
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Evangelical Presbyterian Church
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a conservative Reformed Christian denomination that emphasizes biblical authority, Presbyterian governance, and evangelical mission.
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D.
Orthodox Presbyterian Church
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a conservative Reformed denomination in the United States known for its strict adherence to historic Calvinist theology and Presbyterian church government.
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E.
Free Church of Scotland
The Free Church of Scotland is a conservative Presbyterian denomination in Scotland known for its strict adherence to Reformed theology and traditional worship practices.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Presbyterian movement
ⓘ
evangelical group ⓘ religious faction ⓘ |
| activeDuring | 18th century ⓘ |
| conflictsWith |
Old Side Presbyterians
ⓘ
linked to:
Old Side Presbyterian
|
| country |
British America
ⓘ
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| denominationalFamily |
Presbyterianism
ⓘ
linked to:
Presbyterian
|
| doctrineStance |
pro-enthusiastic preaching
ⓘ
pro-revival ⓘ stress on inward regeneration ⓘ |
| emphasis |
conversion experience
ⓘ
experiential piety ⓘ revival preaching ⓘ |
| follows | Reformed theology ⓘ |
| hasNotableInstitution | Log College ⓘ |
| hasNotableLeader |
Gilbert Tennent
ⓘ
Samuel Blair ⓘ William Tennent ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
First Great Awakening
ⓘ
linked to:
Great Awakening
|
| influencedBy |
George Whitefield
ⓘ
Jonathan Edwards ⓘ Scottish Presbyterian revivalism ⓘ |
| issueOfConflict |
educational standards for ministers
ⓘ
examination of conversion narratives ⓘ revivalist methods ⓘ |
| languageOf | English ⓘ |
| legacy |
contribution to American evangelical identity
ⓘ
influence on later American revivalism ⓘ strengthening of evangelical Presbyterianism in America ⓘ |
| mergedInto |
reunited American Presbyterian Church
ⓘ
linked to:
American Presbyterian Church
|
| opposedBy |
Old Side Presbyterians
ⓘ
linked to:
Old Side Presbyterian
|
| organizationalForm | faction within Presbyterian synods ⓘ |
| partOf | American Presbyterian Church ⓘ |
| region |
American colonies
ⓘ
Middle Colonies ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| reunionTime | 1758 ⓘ |
| reunionWith |
Old Side Presbyterians
ⓘ
linked to:
Old Side Presbyterian
|
| startTime | 1740s ⓘ |
| supports |
First Great Awakening
ⓘ
linked to:
Great Awakening
|
| theologicalOrientation |
evangelical
ⓘ
revivalist ⓘ |
| viewOnLaity | encouraged lay religious experience ⓘ |
| viewOnMinistry | stress on converted clergy ⓘ |
| viewOnSacraments | emphasized preparation and conversion ⓘ |
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Subject: New Side Presbyterians Description of subject: New Side Presbyterians were an 18th-century evangelical faction within American Presbyterianism that strongly supported the revivalist preaching and experiential piety of the First Great Awakening.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: New Side Presbyterians