The 1837 Debate on Roman Catholicism Between Bishop John Purcell and Alexander Campbell - The World is Large Enough for Us All

This books explores the 1837 debate between Catholic Bishop John Purcell and the Protestant minister Alexander Campbell on theology, politics, and Catholicism's role in America, its context, and the example of civility Purcell and Campbell left behind.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
List of Figures and Tables
Introduction: The Campbell-Purcell Debate of 1837
Section I: The Debaters
Chapter 1: Entering the Controversy
Chapter 2: Encountering the Religious Other
Section II: The Debate as a Third Space
Chapter 3: Creating Dialogue about Religion
Chapter 4: Creating Dialogue about Politics
Section III: The Debate's Afterlife
Chapter 5: Boundary Crossing and Productive Friction
Conclusion: "The World is Large Enough for Us All"
Bibliography
About the Author

About the author

Herbie Miller is a pastor, theologian, and educator with over two decades of ministry and teaching experience.

Product details

• Authors: Herbie Miller
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 16.10.2025
• EAN: 9781978715967
• ISBN: 978-1-9787-1596-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Illustrations: 7 bw illus
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / History, Theology, History of Religion, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General