Evaluating the Stone-Campbell unity movement history:
The history of the Stone-Campbell movement is an incredible read, whoever records and compiles it. The history by Earl West is equally inspiring. Garrett has done a fine job of compiling and organizing the material, and I learned much from his book. He takes a kind and considerate posture toward the failings of the many characters who make our history, whichever of the three major divisions they may be from. Occasionally Garrett tips his hand to reveal his judgment on the relative success of the "unity... more info
A Great History Source for All Branches of the Restoration M:
I purchased this book and read it in 1982. It is a great source for the history of all three branches of the Restoration Movement. Mr Garrett has preached in all three branches of the Movement and is very familiar with all. He was also my American History teacher at Dallas Christian College.
Any way, the book is well documented (footnotes & bibliography). It is easy to read and very informative. It appears to me to be a fair treatment of all three branches of the Movement.
