This book is a biography of Archibald Alexander, a prominent theologian and educator who was the first professor of Princeton Theological Seminary. It offers a vivid account of his upbringing, education, family life, pastoral work, and intellectual contributions, including his role in the Second Great Awakening and his seminal works on Christian theology. Written by his grandson, a distinguished Presbyterian minister and writer, this book is a valuable source of historical and religious insights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.