Christian Baptist
| Editor | Alexander Campbell |
|---|---|
| Categories | Restoration Movement |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | 1823 |
| Final issue | 1830 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Christian Baptist, established in 1823 by
Alexander Campbell, was the first magazine associated with the early Restoration Movement.[1][2] The prospectus for the Christian Baptist described its purpose as "[to] espouse the cause of no religious sect, excepting that ancient sect called 'Christians first at Antioch.' Its sole object shall be the eviction of truth, and the exposure of error in doctrine and practice."[1] The style has been described as "lively" and "sarcastic".[1] Campbell discontinued the Christian Baptist in 1830 and began publishing a new journal named the Millennial Harbinger which had a "milder tone".[1][3]
History
The original idea for publishing a monthly journal originated with Alexander's father,
Christ.[4] The transition was not immediate, as he published both magazines during the first seven months of 1830.[3]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8028-3898-8, 854 pages, entry on Christian Baptist, The, pp. 174-175
- ISBN 978-0-8028-3898-8, 854 pages, entry on Campbell, Alexander, pp. 129-130
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8028-3898-8, 854 pages, entry on Millennial Harbinger, The, pp. 517-518
- ^ Gary Holloway, "Alexander Campbell as a Publisher", Archived 2006-09-03 at the Wayback Machine Restoration Quarterly, Vol. 37 No. 1 (1995)