Product Overview
Church History/Theology
Throughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine,founded and organized the world-widemission that is still known asThe Salvation Army.
Booth'sfocus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, particularly his understanding of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism.This grounding was the matrix from which Boothtransformed his world.
Dr. Roger J. Green has written a bold, insightful biography of a remarkable man whose legacy continues today inmore thanone hundred countries of the world. This portrait of an imperfect but dedicated leader will illumine readers and awaken them to a new understanding of William Booth as a thoroughly biblical Christian and adaptable pioneer with a heart that burned for God.
Lt. Colonel Marlene Chase, Editor in Chief, Literary Secretary, The Salvation Army National Headquarters
Roger Green brilliantly shows how the life of William Booth was shaped by: (1) the early Methodists in England and their commitment to both personal and social holiness, (2) his own poverty,and (3) the organizational genius of John Wesley. This is a valuable bookthat underscores the link between The Salvation Army and the worldwide Methodist family.It can only deepen our kinship and strengthen our resolve to more closely work together!
George H. Freeman, General Secretary, World Methodist Council
This biographical study by Roger Green is a wonderfully textured and theologically sensitive portrait of General William Booth. May itenablereaders to recognize andemulate Booths synthesis of vital Christian piety and active social service.
Paul W. Chilcote, Professor of Historical Theology & Wesleyan Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida
Roger Green gives us remarkable and unprecedented insight into the lifeof the founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth.His scholarship carefully documentsthe powerful influence of John Wesley and Wesley's Methodist legacyon General Booth'slife, theology, and world-wide ministry.Greengives us a balanced and provocative look into the strengths andflaws of this very human soldier-saint, illuminating theWesleyan DNA ofBooth's legacy,The Salvation Army.
Jonathan S. Raymond, Ph.D., President and Vice Chancellor, William & Catherine Booth College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Roger J. Green is Professor and Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He is co-editor of Word and Deed: A Journal of Salvation Army Theology and Ministry. Dr.Green is also a member of the Salvation Army International Doctrine Council.
