Christian Baptist

The Christian Baptist, established in 1823 by Alexander Campbell, was the first magazine associated with the early Restoration Movement.

[1] Campbell discontinued the Christian Baptist in 1830 and began publishing a new journal named the Millennial Harbinger which had a "milder tone".

[1] Campbell discontinued the Christian Baptist in 1830 and began publishing a new journal named the Millennial Harbinger.

[1][3] He was concerned that "Christian Baptist" - which he considered to be less appropriate than the biblical term "Disciples" - was becoming the de facto name of the group.

He also wanted the new journal to have a more positive tone, promoting reform and preparing the world for the second coming of Christ.