Review - Christianity in Action

Maxwell Ryan recommends “a good read”

There is an enduring and worldwide interest in The Salvation Army, interest that is evidenced by the number of histories that have been and still are written in an attempt to capture the essence of this international Christian Movement.

The latest volume to enter the lists is Christianity in Action, subtitled “The international history of The Salvation Army”.  This 286-page hardback publication has been written by retired Salvation Army Colonel Henry Gariepy, an American officer who has been described as “The Salvation Army’s foremost writer today”.

This book is primarily for people who have a casual acquaintance with the Army and who would like to know more about what has been called a modern ecclesiastical miracle.

The writing is easy to read and understand, and the contents are wide enough to satisfy budding Army historians. In short, it is a very good read that deserves a place on any bookshelf.

Christianity in Action was published in 2009 by noted evangelical publisher Wm. B. Eerdmans and should be available from general booksellers and from Army stores.

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