Christianity in Action, Raymond Todd
Christianity in Action, Raymond Todd
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Christianity in Action
The International History of the Salvation Army

Author: Raymond Todd, Henry Gariepy

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2009

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, History

Synopsis

Since its founding in 1865, The Salvation Army has grown from a small London movement, to an internationally renowned organization, virtually synonymous with "charity." In this volume, General Henry Gariepy documents that growth, exploring the thrilling history of the worldwide movement, and the incredible things God has accomplished through it. Gariepy's work serves as a reminder of the power Scripture has, when applied, to change the world -- of Christianity, in action

About Raymond Todd

Raymond Todd is an actor and director in the theater as well as a poet and documentary filmmaker. He plays jazz trombone for the Leatherstocking quartet, an ensemble that gets its name from one of his favorite Blackstone narrations, The Deerslayer. Todd lives in New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on March 09, 2018

I am glad that I read this book because I have an even greater appreciation for the Salvation Army. It had a fascinating beginning with its founders enduring hardships and persecution. Their mission was to go to the poor and those who were slaves to sin. The organized church had a hard time with thi......more

Goodreads review by John on September 02, 2014

I came to the book hoping for a flowing narrative, but instead, I discovered it was topical and at times, rather tedious, like the chapter that just listed an endless succession of Salvation Army Generals. I suppose Gariepy wanted to be thorough, and thus had to be extremely brief on the interesting......more

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