This book traces the development of theology within the Disciples of Christ denomination, from its origins in the early 19th century to the present day. It examines the key theologians within the denomination and the theological issues that have shaped its identity, including views on baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the role of women in ministry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.