William and Catherine: The Life and Legacy of the Booths: Founders of the Salvation Army

by Trevor Yaxley

The amazing beginnings and growth of the Salvation Army are told through the stories of its founders, William and Catherine Booth. Even when attacked by angry mobs, the Booths and their growing army preached "the power of the blood of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit" to the destitute, desperate people unwelcome in the churches of nineteenth-century England. This highly readable biography will introduce new readers to the worldwide ministry of the Salvation Army and the pioneers who selflessly dedicated their lives to God's service.

Genres: Biography, Christian, Religion, History

304 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[James Harmeling · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The Booths are clearly the return of the Wesley's a century after the Methodist movement began. They addressed the needs of the Oliver's and paupers of Dickens' world. It is sad the Wesleyan Church rejected them and thus mimicked the Church of England's prior negative response to the Wesley brothers. Trevor Yaxley provides succinct progress of the Booth's lives and work and enters sufficient quotes to gain matters from their perspective and in their own words. The anecdotes and challenges were riveting and relevant. I appreciate the constancy of the Booths in their balance of gospel message, holy living, and creative compassion. Usually, the gospel message and personal holiness become diminished over time in relief work and compassion turns into angry civil rights demands. Samaritan's Purse is clearly the new Salvation Army on the scene today. I recommend this biography.

[Andy Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little slow in the beginning but as the Salvation Army ministry evolves so does the book. Amazing dedication of the leaders to the "Army." William and Catherine lived lives totally sold out for the cause and that is reaching the souls of men with the Gospel.