Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the Theology of the Disciples of Christ is a comprehensive examination of the theological beliefs and practices of the Disciples of Christ religious movement. Written by Hiram Van Kirk in 1907, the book provides a thorough analysis of the development of the Disciples of Christ from their origins in the early 19th century to the time of publication. Van Kirk explores the key theological beliefs of the Disciples of Christ, including their emphasis on the Bible as the sole authority for faith and practice, their rejection of creeds and confessions, and their commitment to Christian unity. He also examines the role of prominent figures in the movement, such as Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone, and their contributions to the development of Disciples theology.The book provides a detailed historical account of the Disciples of Christ and their theological evolution, including the controversies and debates that shaped the movement. Van Kirk also explores the impact of cultural and social factors on the development of Disciples theology, such as the influence of the American frontier and the rise of modernism.Overall, A History of the Theology of the Disciples of Christ is an important work for anyone interested in the history of American religion, the development of Christian theology, and the Disciples of Christ religious movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
