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led by Stone and a primary source of unity in the movement, but consistently struggled for survival. It also played a key role in promoting the merger of the "Christians" with the
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From the beginning of the movement, the free exchange of ideas among the people was fostered by the journals published by its leaders. Alexander
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This article is about the historical
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Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Churches of Christ
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Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Churches of Christ
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Discovering Our Roots: The
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611:Second Great Awakening
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1016:The Christian Century
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778:James Turner Barclay
737:"Raccoon" John Smith
652:Christian Connection
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391:Stone, Barton Warren
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