Historical dictionary of the Salvation Army
With more than 1,500,000 members and adherents in 109 countries, there is hardly anyone nowadays who is not familiar with the Salvation Army. And while many have been directly affected by its activities in health, relief, and community service, it is rare that one knows much about this unique Christian movement, which was founded in London in 1865 by William Booth_its first 'General'_and has continued growing ever since. Whether merely curious, impressed by its work, or among its members, the Historical Dictionary of the Salvation Army provides a wealth of information for those who want to kno
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1 online resource (xxxiv, 798 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
9780810864849, 0810864843
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Foreword; Editor's Preface; List of Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendixes; A. The Generals of the Salvation Army; B. The Chiefs of the Staff of the Salvation Army; C. Wives of the Generals of the Salvation Army; D. Children of William and Catherine Booth; E. Doctrines of the Salvation Army; F. International Spiritual Life Commission Affirmations; G. Ranks and Designations; H. Commissioners, 1880-2005; I. Recipients of the Order of the Founder, 1920-2005. Bibliographical EssayBibliography; Contributor List
Electronic reproduction, [Place of publication not identified], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010