Alexander Campbell (1) (1788–1866)
Author of The Christian System
For other authors named Alexander Campbell, see the disambiguation page.
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Works by Alexander Campbell
Christianity restored: The principal extras of the Millennial Harbinger, revised and corrected (1959) 26 copies
Family culture,: Or, conversations at the Carlton house (Restoration reprint library) (1967) 24 copies
A Debate Between Rev. A. Campbell and Rev. N. L. Rice on the Action, Subject, Design and Administrator of Christian… (1844) 23 copies
The Christian preacher's companion: Or, The Gospel facts sustained by the testimony of unbelieving Jews and pagans (1891) — Author — 19 copies
Memoirs of Elder Thomas Campbell : together with a brief memoir of Mrs. Jane Campbell (1861) 18 copies
Debate on Christian baptism : between Mr. John Walker, a minister of the secession, and Alexander Campbell : held at… (1822) — Author — 17 copies
The Christian Baptist : vol. II 12 copies
A discussion of the doctrines of the endless misery and universal salvation : in an epistolary correspondence (1840) 11 copies
The Christian hymn book : a compilation of Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, original and selected. (2015) 11 copies
The Christian Baptist : vol. I 11 copies
Delusions, an analysis of the Book of Mormon with an examination of its internal and external evidences, and a… (1832) 7 copies
Sermon on the law 5 copies
A connected view of the principles and rules by which the living oracles may be intelligibly and certainly interpreted… (1835) 5 copies
Historical Documents Advocating Christian Union: Definitive Writings of the Restoration Movement (The Restoration… (2017) 3 copies
Memoirs Of Alexander Campbell V2: Embracing A View Of The Origin, Progress, And Principles Of The Religious Reformation… (2008) 2 copies
Life and death 2 copies
Address on War 2 copies
Lectures on the Pentateuch 1 copy
Campbell-Rice Debate on the Holy Spirit: Being the Fifth Proposition in the Great Debate on "Baptism," "Holy Spirit"… (2015) 1 copy
Order of Worship — Author — 1 copy
EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY 1 copy
Associated Works
A Review of Rev. J.B. Jeter's Book Entitled "Campbellism Examined." (1857) — Introduction — 29 copies
"Old Paths Pulpit, a Book of 33 Sermons and Essays" by Evangelists of the Church of Christ (1945) — Contributor — 6 copies
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- Birthdate
- 1788-09-12
- Date of death
- 1866-03-04
- Burial location
- Campbell Family Cemetery, Bethany, West Virginia, USA
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Ireland
USA - Birthplace
- Ballymena, Ireland
- Place of death
- Bethany, West Virginia, USA
- Places of residence
- Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
West Virginia, USA - Education
- University of Glasgow
- Occupations
- Minister
- Relationships
- Campbell, Thomas (father, #2)
- Organizations
- Association of Christians
Redstone Baptist Association
Disciples of Christ
Restoration Movement - Short biography
- He was descended from Scotch and Huguenot ancestors. Both his physical and mental constitution was vigorous and well balanced. From his earliest years he was trained by his learned and accomplished father in habits of severe application. He was a graduate of the University of Glasgow.
Reared in the strictest school of Presbyterianism, he early formed and cultivated habits of piety and a taste for theological studies. From his youth he had a profound reverence for the word of God.
He came to America in 1809 and joined his father, Thomas Campbell, in western Pennsylvania. From that time father and son were one in their aims, spirit and work. Both were deeply impressed with the conviction of the evils and inherent sinfulness of sectarianism.
Their first advocacy was the repudiation of human creeds as tests of fellowship, and the union of all our Lord's people upon the catholic truth of the Bible as the only authoritative standard of faith and practice. Taking their stand upon the principles set forth in the "Declaration and Address," neither foresaw the conclusions to which he would be led. They and those associated with them searched the Scriptures as free as possible from party bias.
From these investigations they concluded that sprinkling for baptism and infant membership in the church were unauthorized of God. They were therefore accordingly immersed and united with the Regular Baptists. It was stipulated, however, that they should not be required to subscribe to any creed or articles of faith other than the Bible. After a few years in this fellowship they found it prudent to withdraw. There were prejudiced and intolerant men who held a leading influence in the Redstone Association who were unwilling to break from the Baptist name, creed and traditions. They stirred up fierce opposition against those who stood for the catholic truth of the New Testament.
Hence the Campbells, and others who held to the principles of the "Declaration and Address," cut loose from their religious connections and entered untrammeled upon the advocacy and the defense of the plea for the return to primitive Christianity.
Alexander Campbell died in 1866. -- Haynes, Nathaniel S. "History of the Disciples of Christ in Illinois 1819-1914", Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1915. Pages 491 - 492.
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