عنوان المقال عربي
جيش الخلاص ودوره في تطوير المفاهيم والأساليب التبشيرية 1878-1918م
Abstract
The Salvation Army is one of the non-denominational evangelical movements founded in Britain during the 19th century. It directed its efforts towards groups that had previously been neglected by mainstream religious organizations—the poor, the homeless, prostitutes, and addicts. It distinguished itself by employing unconventional methods of evangelism, adopting a military-style organizational structure and uniform, and utilizing music and public processions. Despite facing fierce resistance from established churches and prevailing social currents of the time, it managed to thrive and spread worldwide, thanks to the efforts of its founder, the Methodist preacher and later General William Booth. His strong leadership fostered unwavering loyalty to his person and his ideas, which addressed both the spiritual and material needs of his followers. His organization was not merely religious, but also social, military, commercial, and even political. Cultural imperialism contributed to its global expansion, as it aligned with the imperial powers' strategic objectives and served their colonial interests.
Keywords
Conceptual Development, Missionary, The Salvation Army
Recommended Citation
Al-Ruwaie, Haider Jassim
(2025)
"The Salvation Army and its role in the development of missionary concepts and methods 1878-1918 AD,"
Uruk for Humanities: Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://muthuruk.mu.edu.iq/journal/vol8/iss1/1
