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Catherine Booth’s lasting impact comes into sharp focus in this second volume, revealing the woman who helped shape a movement.
This authoritative biography chronicles the life and work of the Mother of the Salvation Army, offering clear, accessible insight into her faith, leadership, and tireless outreach to the poor and marginalized. Fans of religious history will find in these pages a detailed portrait of a woman who balanced family life with public activism, and who helped steer a growing movement through triumphs and trials alike.
In these chapters, the book moves through key campaigns, letters, and decisions that defined her era. Readers will gain a sense of her practical wisdom, practical care for soldiers in the field, and the personal cost of public leadership. The narrative stays grounded in the events and developments that shaped the Army’s expansion, while highlighting the moral and spiritual priorities that guided her path.
The volume also sheds light on the broader social and religious landscape of the late nineteenth century, showing how one devoted individual helped mobilize ordinary people to seek reform, rescue the captive, and carry a message of hope into the slums, streets, and theaters of the age. It combines intimate family moments with public accomplishment to illustrate a life of steady conviction and remarkable endurance.
- See how Catherine influenced campaigns, meetings, and field leadership.
- Learn about her role in shaping the Army’s organization and strategy.
- Understand the balance of family life and public mission in a time of social change.
- Explore the moral and spiritual ideals that guided her work and the Army’s growth.
Ideal for readers of religious history, women’s biographies in faith movements, and anyone interested in the foundations of the Salvation Army.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Spanning incidents from 1870 to 1881, this book provides a candid and moving exploration of the audacious life of Catherine Booth, devout Christian and co-founder of the Salvation Army. The narrative recounts Catherine's unwavering dedication to bringing solace and salvation to the downtrodden, and her courageous leadership in the face of relentless adversity and prejudice. This book offers a powerful account of a woman who transformed the religious landscape of Victorian England, leaving an enduring legacy of hope and compassion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331780861_0
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