Did advocates of the social gospel carry the burden of humanitarian aid during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? Were evangelicals content merely to maintain the status quo and avoid ameliorating the plight of the needy? Focusing upon the period from the Civil War to about 1920, this study attempts to portray the sizeable body of Christians whose extensive welfare activities and concern sprang similarly from their passion for evangelism and personal holiness, writes the author. He meticulously traces the urban welfare activities of the Salvation Army, the Volunteers of America, the Christian Missionary and Alliance, multiple rescue missions and homes, and the religious journal 'Christian Herald'.

Based upon Meyer's conviction that a human being can only be truly known by understanding his principal aim or goal in life, this work explains Jesus of Nazareth in exactly that fashion. Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew of the 1st century of this era and to understand him you must have some understanding of the Judaism of that time. - Catholic Signs of Hope.

Salvation is the story of how tragic, unforeseen circumstances can plunge ordinary people like us into a world of lost hope and despair. Could this be fate, destiny, or bad luck, playing their hands? Do the choices we make, and the actions we take, determine our future? Some people choose to run, others stand and fight. What will you do? Jack, a New York firefighter, plunges into darkness and despair following a distressing fire with tragic consequences. Olivia, a rising star in the sporting world, has everything at her feet. The fans love her, sports commentators adore her, the media adores her. Her success seems inevitable, but can she continue her meteoric rise? Scott, a handsome, successful, and brilliant investigative journalist. Discovers a shocking truth about someone who doesn't want to be found. Ashleigh will do anything to protect her family. But at what personal cost? An exciting new novel about how life can present people with unexpected challenges.