A Life of Alexander Campbell (Library of Religious Biography (LRB))
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- Synopsis
- The first critical biography of Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the Stone-Campbell Movement A Life of Alexander Campbell examines the core identity of a gifted and determined reformer to whom millions of Christians around the globe today owe much of their identity—whether they know it or not. Douglas Foster assesses principal parts of Campbell&’s life and thought to discover his significance for American Christianity and the worldwide movement that emerged from his work. He examines Campbell&’s formation in Ireland, his creation and execution of a reform of Christianity beginning in America, and his despair at the destruction of his vision by the American Civil War. A Life of Alexander Campbell shows why this important but sometimes misunderstood and neglected figure belongs at the heart of the American religious story.
- Copyright:
- 2020
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781467458344
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780802876331
- Publisher:
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
- Date of Addition:
- 06/19/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Douglas A. Foster
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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