A Life of Alexander Campbell by Douglas A. FosterMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had not read or studied the life of Alexander Campbell although I had some familiarity due to my involvement in the Stone-Campbell Movement and specifically my place of my employment. A full review is being published in a journal but here are a few impressions.
While reading the book, I wish I had kept a notebook to jot down all of the things I wanted to look up or follow-up for later reading or research. I thoroughly enjoyed how Foster set the stage historically to introduce Campbell and his ideas. While focused on the Stone-Cammpbell movement, there is quite a bit about reforms in Presbyterian and Baptist churches during this time period as well due to the frequent debates. From the book, I have the impression that while doing a great deal of good work that can be lauded, Campbell was a hot-head and a genius who thought highly of himself.
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