Settled Views: The Shorter Writings of Catherine Booth

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While born into a working-class Methodist family in a small English town, Catherine Booth (1829-1890) went on to become one of the most influential women of her day and age. As a preacher, author, social reformer, wife and mother, she played a critical role in the origin and development of the Salvation Army, which had spread to numerous parts of the globe by the time of her death. Possessing firm convictions on a host of religious and moral matters, Catherine left an indelible mark on both the Salvation Army and the wider evangelical community. The significance of Booths legacy is on display in this ground-breaking volume, which brings together for the first time her most important shorter writings on theology, female ministry, social issues, and world missions. Including scholarly commentary by Andrew M. Eason and Roger J. Green, this anthology offers unparalleled insight into the life and thought of a remarkable figure from the Victorian period. The wide-ranging topics found within this edited collection will appeal to readers of theology, church history, social history, Christian missions, and womens studies.

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Perhaps the warmest compliment I can offer professors Eason and Green on this meticulously researched book is that they have combined, with painstaking effort, to reframe the works of Catherine Booth in a way that enhances all we already know about her life and work. . . this welcome volume offers not only plentiful factual evidence of what was an astonishing existence, but also an insight into the personality of a woman whose relationship with God deepened and deepened until it was sealed in death. * The Officer Magazine *
Catherine Booth is one of the most important Christian leaders of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, she has received surprisingly little attention from scholars. Settled Views is a landmark achievement. It is by far the most valuable source for identifying and understanding the thought and writings of the Mother of the Salvation Army. Finally Booths own voice is the one being heard: though dead, yet she still speaks powerfully to our twenty-first century world. -- Timothy Larsen, Wheaton College
Settled Views is a valuable collection of the shorter writings of the co-founder and early theologian of The Salvation Army. Following a helpful biographical sketch of Catherine Booths life, the editors provide a judicious selection of material from her booklets, articles, and letters, thematically arranging them in five categories: evangelism, holiness, female ministry, social concern, and world missions. Each theme is introduced in a contextually-sensitive, well-documented manner, making this work an important resource for understanding the theological contributions of the Army Mother. -- R. David Rightmire, Asbury University
By all accounts Catherine Booth was a fascinating woman and a remarkable leader as co-founder of the Salvation Army. In this anthology of her shorter writings, however, Eason and Green introduce you to a remarkable preacher, theologian, and apologist for women in ministry. Essentially Wesleyan in character, these writings demonstrate her passion for holiness of heart and life and her vision of abundant life for everyone. Her vision of a whole gospel for all people throughout the world provided the foundation for her practical theology. Extremely well-researched. Focused. Inspiring. Challenging. Required reading. Through the lens of these short writings, you will encounter a panoramic portrait of Catherine Booth as theologian. -- Paul W. Chilcote, Asbury Theological Seminary

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Andrew M. Eason is associate professor of religion and director of the Centre for Salvation Army Studies at Booth University College. Roger J. Green is professor emeritus of biblical and theological studies at Gordon College.