Gariepy, Henry.

Christianity in action : the international history of the Salvation Army / Henry Gariepy ; foreword by Shaw Clifton. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. - xvi, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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.

9780802848413 (cloth : alk. paper) 0802848419 (cloth : alk. paper)

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BX 9715 / .G37 2009