1837 Debate on Roman Catholicism Between Bishop John Purcell and Alexander Campbell

The World Is Large Enough for Us All

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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In January 1837, a remarkable event unfolded in a small Baptist church in Cincinnati, Ohio: the Catholic Bishop John Purcell and the Protestant minister Alexander Campbell engaged in a weeklong public debate that captivated the community. Against a backdrop of intense anti-Catholic sentiment in America, these two towering religious leaders participated in a civil yet passionate dialogue on theology, politics, and the role of Catholicism in America. Over seven propositions, they dissected contentious topics such as apostolic succession, the authority of Scripture, and the Catholic Church’s compatibility with American republicanism. This book delves into the story of this unprecedented debate, exploring its historical context, the lives of its participants, and its lasting impact on American religious discourse. More than a clash of ideologies, the debate became a “third space” where religious and cultural boundaries were crossed, fostering mutual respect and understanding. This book offers a compelling narrative of one of the most significant religious debates in American history, illustrating how two leaders with profound disagreements created a model of dialogue and civility that remains relevant today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-01-08
Mått156 x 232 x 18 mm
Vikt520 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor216
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781978715967

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AcknowledgmentsList of Figures and TablesIntroduction: The Campbell-Purcell Debate of 1837Section I: The DebatersChapter 1: Entering the ControversyChapter 2: Encountering the Religious OtherSection II: The Debate as a Third SpaceChapter 3: Creating Dialogue about ReligionChapter 4: Creating Dialogue about PoliticsSection III: The Debate’s AfterlifeChapter 5: Boundary Crossing and Productive FrictionConclusion: “The World is Large Enough for Us All”Bibliography About the Author

As reference to the Lincoln-Douglas debates indicates, nineteenth-century America witnessed many public occasions where antagonists told audiences why they were right and their opponents were wrong. In the religious sphere none of these occasions were more consequential than the debate between the feisty Protestant Alexander Campbell and the Catholic Bishop John Purcell that took place in Cincinnati over eight days in January 1837. Herbie Miller's well-researched study tells us not only who Campbell and Purcell were, why they were important, and how they developed their arguments, but why their spirited and often contentious exchanges also displayed a surprising degree of charitable good will. Their world, unlike much contention between antagonists in our day, was indeed large enough for both of them.