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paperback, 8 chapters, 124 pages
Alexander Campbell is one of the most important figures in the history of the church.
Born in Ireland in 1788, Campbell grew up memorizing Scripture at his father's knee, survived a shipwreck off the coast of Scotland, and arrived in America with a radical conviction: the church had drifted from the New Testament and needed to go back. No creeds. No denominational rulebooks. Just the Bible. For the next fifty years, he debated the sharpest minds of his generation, published millions of words, and led a movement that would reshape the landscape of American Christianity.
But this isn't just the story of a famous preacher. It's the story of a man who buried ten of his fourteen children and kept going. A man who called sectarianism "the offspring of hell" and then embraced believers from every denomination as his brothers and sisters. A man who dreamed of a united church and watched that dream become more complicated than he ever imagined—and never gave up on it.
Who Was Alexander Campbell? brings this remarkable life to vivid, accessible focus for today's readers. Written in a warm, conversational style, this guide traces Campbell's journey from the green hills of County Antrim to the American frontier with:
A compelling narrative arc—from the shipwreck that sealed his calling to the lead Communion token he refused in Glasgow to the tears he shed on his deathbed over the dream of Christian unity
Honest engagement with difficult topics—handling Campbell's slave ownership, his sometimes harsh rhetoric, and the painful reality that his movement became the very thing he set out to prevent
Real-life application—helping readers see how Campbell's core convictions—the sufficiency of Scripture, the simplicity of the gospel, and the call to unity—speak directly to their own faith and their own church experience
Whether you are a member of churches of Christ and want to understand where its distinctive practices come from, are learning to take the Bible seriously as your guide for life, or are ready to be inspired by the story of a man who devoted everything to the idea that Scripture is enough, Who Was Alexander Campbell? will show you that the plea to restore the New Testament church is as urgent and alive today as it was two hundred years ago.
Perfect for family reading, classes, or independent study.
paperback, 8 chapters, 124 pages
Alexander Campbell is one of the most important figures in the history of the church.
Born in Ireland in 1788, Campbell grew up memorizing Scripture at his father's knee, survived a shipwreck off the coast of Scotland, and arrived in America with a radical conviction: the church had drifted from the New Testament and needed to go back. No creeds. No denominational rulebooks. Just the Bible. For the next fifty years, he debated the sharpest minds of his generation, published millions of words, and led a movement that would reshape the landscape of American Christianity.
But this isn't just the story of a famous preacher. It's the story of a man who buried ten of his fourteen children and kept going. A man who called sectarianism "the offspring of hell" and then embraced believers from every denomination as his brothers and sisters. A man who dreamed of a united church and watched that dream become more complicated than he ever imagined—and never gave up on it.
Who Was Alexander Campbell? brings this remarkable life to vivid, accessible focus for today's readers. Written in a warm, conversational style, this guide traces Campbell's journey from the green hills of County Antrim to the American frontier with:
A compelling narrative arc—from the shipwreck that sealed his calling to the lead Communion token he refused in Glasgow to the tears he shed on his deathbed over the dream of Christian unity
Honest engagement with difficult topics—handling Campbell's slave ownership, his sometimes harsh rhetoric, and the painful reality that his movement became the very thing he set out to prevent
Real-life application—helping readers see how Campbell's core convictions—the sufficiency of Scripture, the simplicity of the gospel, and the call to unity—speak directly to their own faith and their own church experience
Whether you are a member of churches of Christ and want to understand where its distinctive practices come from, are learning to take the Bible seriously as your guide for life, or are ready to be inspired by the story of a man who devoted everything to the idea that Scripture is enough, Who Was Alexander Campbell? will show you that the plea to restore the New Testament church is as urgent and alive today as it was two hundred years ago.
Perfect for family reading, classes, or independent study.
