An edition of Brethren social policy, 1908-1958
(1961)
Brethren social policy, 1908-1958.
by Roger Edwin Sappington
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Survey of the community outreach programs, educational efforts, and sociopolitical positions of the Church of the Brethren during the first half of the 20th century.
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Table of Contents
Introduction. 9
Preface. 13
Chapter 1 - The First Two Centuries. 17
The Early Pattern of Separation From Society. 17
Separation in the Eighteenth Century. 19
Separation in the Nineteenth Century. 21
Chapter 2 - The Years of Uncertainty, 1908-1927. 27
The State of the Church. 27
The Question of Distinctive Dress. 30
Interest in Negroes. 32
Economic Concerns. 33
Social Action on Prohibition. 35
The Church of the Brethren and the State. 37
Overseas Relief Work. 48
The Brethren and the Ecumenical Movement. 52
The Crisis of the 1920's. 55
Chapter 3 - The Years of Preparation, 1928-1939. 59
Administrative Changes. 59
Peace Activities Down to 1935. 62
Temperance Education. 66
Relation to Economic Issues. 67
Increasing Interest in the Ecumenical Movement. 70
Preparation for War. 72
Relief Work During the Spanish Civil War. 75
Relief Work in China. 81
Administration of the Relief Program. 81
Chapter 4 - The Civilian Public Service Program, 1940-1947. 85
Administrative Changes. 85
The Need for a Program of Alternative Service. 88
The Establishment of a Program of Alternative Service. 92
Continued Support of Peace Activities. 96
Chapter 5 - The Expanding Relief Program, 1940-1947. 101
Relief Projects at the Beginning of the War. 102
Relief Projects During the War. 103
Preparation for Postwar Relief Activities. 106
Worldwide Relief Projects After the War. 123
Greater Ecumenical Cooperation in Relief Work. 138
Chapter 6 - The Years of Integration, 1947-1958. 143
The Creation of One Church Board. 144
Relief and Rehabilitation. 151
Social Education. 165
Social Action. 168
Chapter 7 - Conclusion. 179
Bibliographical Note. 187
Notes. 189
Index. 214
Edition Notes
Includes bibliography.
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| September 2, 2012 | Edited by Adelle Frank | added summary and a few details |
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