Historians have recognized Alexander Campbell as the leading figure in
an important American Christian reform movement, an advocate of
Christian unity, and an educator, but his role as an apologist has been
forgotten. This book focuses on Campbell s career as a defender of the
faith, arguing that he was 'the most significant Christian apologist of
America's antebellum period.' He contended with some of the most
notable skeptics of his era, most famous among them Robert Owen,
founder of New Harmony. Martin E. Marty says regarding Campbell that
'No clergyman of his time exerted himself more vigorously in combat
with the infidels of the period.' This groundbreaking book supports
this claim with indepth treatment of these debates.
About the Author
Richard J. Cherok is
Associate Professor of Church History at Cincinnati Christian
University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. from Kent State
University and has written numerous articles for a variety of
publications. Dr. Cherok serves on the Board of Directors for the
Disciples of Christ Historical Society and on the Editorial board of
the Stone-Campbell Journal. He has also served churches in Ohio and Arkansas.
