The Open Brethren : origins, principles and outreach /
Stephen Chase.
- Brisbane, QLD : Ferguson, 1990.
- 110p ; pbk ; 20.5cm.
Contents : I. Historical background : the Church of England in the 19th century -- Separatists and Independents -- The Industrial Revolution -- Socialism -- The Tractarian Movement. II. Origin of the movement : Consolidation and Expansion -- Doctrine and Division : The error of Edward Iriving; The error of B.W. Newton; Newton's retraction. III. The early leaders of the movement : A.N. Groves -- J.N. Darby -- George Muller. IV. Theological idiosyncrasies : Ordination -- The second coming of Christ : The secret rapture of the Church; The distinction between the Church and Israel; Daniel's seventieth week. V. Social Conscience : The overseas disaster fund -- The overseas care fund -- The overseas fellowship fund. VI. Spiritual dynamic. VII. Mission stuctures : Extension patterns -- Two structures. VIII. Outreach (general) : Africa -- Asia : China, India, Japan -- Latin America : A pioneer venture -- New Zealand -- Fiji Islands. IX. Outreach (Queensland) : Christian Youth Camps -- Queensland Mail Box Club -- Radio Broadcasts -- Senior Citizens Home -- Youth Rallies. X. Information distribution. XI. Stress in the movement. XII. Conclusion.