Books, whether biographies about individual Salvationists or about the history of The Salvation Army in a whole country, books about the international activities of The Salvation Army, in the social or spiritual field, they form an important part of the Salvation Army Museum Basel.
In these books one finds history and the history of The Salvation Army.
This is why the library with hundreds of books is an important part of the Salvation Army Museum at Basel.
It is always impressive to read what God can do in the heart and life of a person who has put their hope and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Books by Catherine Booth
The "Mother of The Salvation Army" as Catherine Booth-Mumford is sometimes called, did not only preach. She also published books and pamphlets.
Sometimes these books were collections of the addresses she held.
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Books by William Booth
Many books about General William Booth have been written. But he himself was also a writer. In his books, he writes often surprisingly directly to help Christians in their daily life.
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Books by Samuel Logan Brengle
Samuel Brengle has written several books. One of the best known is "Helps to Holiness". This book is now very important for the teaching of The Salvation Army.
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History books
Since there is a mass of literature in connection with the Salvation Army, this is deliberately only a compilation of a few works.
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Various books
There is an astonishing amount of literature available, related to the Salvation Army. A colorful selection of such books is listed on the following pages.
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Interview with an author
There have been written many books about William and Catherine Booth, the founders of The Salvation Army. The contemporary biography "The General: William Booth" (2 vols) was written by David Bennett. He also edited and published "The Letters of William and Catherine Booth" and "The Diary and Reminiscences of Catherine Booth".
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