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| Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias Electronic books |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Historical dictionary of the Salvation Army. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2006 (DLC) 2006001049 (OCoLC)63116864 |
| Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
John G Merritt |
| ISBN: | 9780810864849 0810864843 |
| OCLC Number: | 609316171 |
| Reproduction Notes: | Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| Description: | 1 online resource (xxxiv, 798 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations. |
| Details: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. |
| Contents: | 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. |
| Series Title: | Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements, no. 68. |
| Responsibility: | edited by John G. Merritt. |
| Local System Bib Number: | 129059 |
Abstract:
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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