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The Authoritative Life of General William Booth

Gelesen von Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)

William Booth, together with his wife Catherine founded a small mission in London which eventually expanded to become a global movement, carrying the Christian gospel message of salvation and holiness under the banner of the Salvation Army. While never losing his sharp focus on personal transformation that saved men and women from the depths of despair, Booth put faith into action by caring for the temporal needs of society wherever the Army gained a foothold. George Scott Railton was the first Commissioner in the Salvation Army and second in command, working closely and intimately with Booth, and traveling extensively around the world. He presents here a comprehensive biography of the man who changed history; Included are many tributes to the General after his death, and further chapters on the spirit of the Army and its work. - Summary by Larry Wilson (14 hr 48 min)

Chapters

Preface

6:14

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Childhood and Poverty

19:29

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Salvation in Youth

20:44

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Lay Ministry

23:39

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Early Ministry, Part 1

19:19

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Early Ministry, Part 2

19:47

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Fight Against Formality

24:44

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Revivalism

18:58

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East London Beginning

27:33

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Army-making

16:38

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Army Leading

28:22

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Desperate Fighting

28:55

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Reproducing The Army in America

33:26

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In Australasia

27:55

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Women and Scandinavia

21:00

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Children Conquerors in Holland and Elsewhere

25:11

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India and Devotees

30:23

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South Africa and Colonisation, Part 1

20:30

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South Africa and Colonisation, Part 2

22:19

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Japanese Heroism

14:17

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Co-operating With Governments

18:24

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Conquering Death

28:08

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His Social Work

33:18

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Motoring Triumphs

27:43

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Our Financial System

30:00

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In Germany In Old Age

25:00

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The End, Part 1

21:55

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The End, Part 2

21:33

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Tributes, Part 1

22:57

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Tributes, Part 2

34:03

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Tributes, Part 3

25:28

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Organisation

27:23

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The Spirit of The Army, Part 1

22:40

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The Spirit of The Army, Part 2

17:43

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The Spirit of The Army, Part 3

31:33

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The General as a Writer, Part 1

14:35

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The General as a Writer, Part 2

24:53

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Important Events Connected with The General's Life and Work

11:43

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