An American Religious Movement : A Brief History of the Disciples of Christ
"An American Religious Movement: A Brief History of the Disciples of Christ" by Winfred Ernest Garrison is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the origins and development of the Disciples of Christ, detailing how this religious movement emerged from the unique conditions of America's frontier and has evolved over time. The central themes revolve around the principles of Christian unity and restoration, focusing on the motivations and
foundational figures who contributed to the movement. The opening of this work introduces key questions regarding the identity, origins, and growth of the Disciples of Christ. It outlines the convergence of several independent movements in the early 19th century that aimed to simplify Christian belief and promote unity among diverse factions by returning to the teachings of the New Testament. Notable figures like Barton W. Stone and the Campbells emerge as pivotal in this formation, advocating for a religion free from creeds and elaborate governance, fostering inclusivity among believers. The text sets the stage to explore how these movements eventually unified into a distinct religious group that plays a significant role in American Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garrison, Winfred Ernest, 1874-1969 |
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| Title | An American Religious Movement : A Brief History of the Disciples of Christ |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Disciples of Christ -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48241 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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