History of alexander campbell

This article is about the historical movement during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century that became part of the broader Restoration Movement.

For information relating to the modern denomination called the Christian Church which grew out of the Restoration Movement, see Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

The Disciples of Christ (Campbell Movement) were a group arising during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century.

The most prominent leaders were Thomas and Alexander Campbell. The group was committed to restoring primitive Christianity. It merged with the Christians (Stone Movement) in 1832 to form what is now described as the American Restoration Movement (also known as the Stone–Campbell Restoration Movement).

History

The Campbell wing of the American Restoration Movement was launched when Thomas Campbell published the Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington in 18