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Historical Dictionary of the Salvation Army. 2nd ed.
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| 著者・編者 | Merritt, John G. / Satterlee, A. (eds.), |
|---|---|
| シリーズ | Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements |
| 出版社 | (Rowman & Littlefield, US) |
| 出版年月 | 2017 |
| ページ数 | 768 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜641-L357 641-L6＞ |
解説
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..