TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chase, Stephen Joseph William,
TI  - The Open Brethren: origins, principles and outreach 
SN  - 0646064649
U1  - 289.21/CHA 
PY  - 1990///
CY  - Brisbane, QLD
PB  - Ferguson
KW  - Brethren movement
KW  - history and practice
N1  - 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
ER  -