Christianity in action : the international history of the Salvation Army / Henry Gariepy ; foreword by Shaw Clifton.

By: Gariepy, HenryPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009Description: xvi, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780802848413 (cloth : alk. paper); 0802848419 (cloth : alk. paper)Subject(s): Salvation Army -- HistoryDDC classification: 287.9/6 LOC classification: BX9715 | .G37 2009
Contents:
Introduction -- In the beginning -- Booth finds his destiny -- William and Catherine -- An army is formed -- The sounds of music -- Early persecution -- Women in ministry -- Attacking a monstrous evil -- In darkest England -- Army's theology and ecclesiology -- The sacramental salvationist -- William Booth's legend and legacy -- "The general lays down his sword" -- The Army's high council -- The generals and their legacies -- The Army's government -- The Army's crown jewels -- Invasion of the USA -- Serving the Armed Forces -- Global outreach -- Global gatherings -- Addressing the issues -- Human services -- At front lines of tragedy -- History makers -- Heroes of the faith -- Marching forward.
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Book Book Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Leuven Main Library BX 9715 GARI 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 35678000298010

Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-277) and index.

Introduction -- In the beginning -- Booth finds his destiny -- William and Catherine -- An army is formed -- The sounds of music -- Early persecution -- Women in ministry -- Attacking a monstrous evil -- In darkest England -- Army's theology and ecclesiology -- The sacramental salvationist -- William Booth's legend and legacy -- "The general lays down his sword" -- The Army's high council -- The generals and their legacies -- The Army's government -- The Army's crown jewels -- Invasion of the USA -- Serving the Armed Forces -- Global outreach -- Global gatherings -- Addressing the issues -- Human services -- At front lines of tragedy -- History makers -- Heroes of the faith -- Marching forward.