Historical Dictionary of The Salvation ArmyJohn G. Merritt, Allen Satterlee Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 6 okt 2017 - 780 pagina's The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice. The Army’s doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasize God’s saving purposes. Its objects are ‘the advancement of the Christian religion... of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.’ The Salvation Army was founded in London in 1865 by William Booth its first 'General' and has continued growing ever since. In 2015 it celebrated it 150th anniversary and today it has a presence in 127 countries. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of The Salvation Army contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on i leaders, personalities, events, facts, movements, and beliefs of The Salvation Army. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Salvation Army.. |
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Appendix A | 651 |
Appendix B | 653 |
Appendix C | 655 |
Appendix D | 657 |
Appendix E | 659 |
Appendix F | 661 |
Appendix G | 665 |
Appendix H | 667 |
Bibliography | 677 |
List of Contributors | 743 |
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Adjutant administrative Africa America appointed Army work started Army’s Australia Band became began Bramwell Booth Brengle Brigadier British cadets Canada and Bermuda Captain Catherine Booth Christ Christian Mission church Colonel commissioned Commissioner Congress Cyril Barnes Darkest England divisional Doctrine established Eva Burrows evangelical Evangeline Booth evangelistic followed Founder George Scott Railton Gospel Gowans HEALTH SERVICES High Council holiness Holz hospital included India Jarl Wahlström John John Larsson Larsson later leaders leadership Lieutenant London Major Men’s ministry movement officer training officership open-air meetings opened operations Order organization preaching promoted to Glory Publishing and Supplies Rader Railton Ranks and Designations response retirement SA’s Salvation Army Salvationist Salvationist Publishing served social services South spiritual Staff territorial headquarters theology Training College United Kingdom USA Eastern Territory USA Southern Territory William Booth women young