Life of William Booth: The Founder of the Salvation Army, (Hardcover)

<p>"Life of William Booth the Founder of the Salvation Army" is a comprehensive and reverent account of one of the most influential religious figures of the nineteenth century. As the visionary architect behind the Salvation Army, William Booth transformed the landscape of Christian ministry by merging evangelical zeal with a profound commitment to social reform. This work traces Booth's spiritual journey, from his early years as a pawnbroker's apprentice and his time in the Methodist New Connexion to his radical decision to take the gospel directly to the impoverished streets of London's East End.</p><p>The narrative explores the development of the "Army" and its unique military structure, highlighting the challenges and persecutions Booth faced while championing the cause of the poor, the addicted, and the marginalized. Through historical accounts and personal anecdotes, the text illustrates Booth's "Soup, Soap, and Salvation" philosophy, which sought to address physical needs as a prerequisite for spiritual redemption. This biography serves as both a testament to Booth's indomitable spirit and a vital record of the origins of a global humanitarian movement. Readers interested in religious history, social justice, and Victorian-era biographies will find this volume an essential resource for understanding the man who dedicated his life to "saving souls and serving the suffering."</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Life of William Booth: The Founder of the Salvation Army, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025515083
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 390