History of the Moravian Church: The Renewed and 50 similar items

spine flex and spread at hinge creases. light cover edge wear. foxing on edges, dustjacket, end pages and a few other pages. nameplate on 1st page. dustjacket faded with age marks and scratches. edges chipped, creased, torn and tattered. Here is an updated definitive history of the Moravian Church by an author who has long established himself as the authentic authority in the field. In this volume Bishop Kenneth Hamilton adds to a thorough revision of his father's monumental work a continuation of the church's history through its quincentennial in 1957. The book shows the 20th century Moravian Church active in the ecumenical movement, adjusting its mission administration to the changed situation arising from two world wars and encouraging its mission fields to become indigenous, self-governing and self-supporting churches. Christo-centricity, mission emphasis, open-mindedness toward sister churches, a close;y int world wide fellowship, the charm of certain old communities, its dual character in Europe as a denomination and an interchurch diaspora society.