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New Zealand Methodist chaplains and ministers at war : the First World War through their eyes / Allan K. Davidson.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Proceedings (Wesley Historical Society of New Zealand) ; no. 101Publication details: Auckland [New Zealand] : Wesley Historical Society New Zealand, 2016.Description: 148 pages : illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780994132703
  • 0994132700
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Contents:
Summary: "This book provides an account of Methodist chaplains, their work and attitudes. Fifty-three of their letters, published during the war in the church's newspaper, are reprinted here. While these letters strongly support the war, they also open a window into the experiences chaplains faced in ministering under the dangers and difficulties of Gallipoli and the Western Front, the challenges of the long sea voyage to Europe and the temptations of Egypt"--Back cover.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Main Collection John Kinder Theological Library UH25.N45 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A42310345
New Zealand/Pacific John Kinder Theological Library BX8325.7.H67 WES 101 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan J01078407
Main Collection John Kinder Theological Library UH25.N45 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available J01078451

Includes bibliographical references.

The appointment of chaplains -- Who were the Chaplains and Minister who served overseas? -- Methodist ministers, home missionaries, probationers and theological students in the ranks -- The chaplains' work in New Zealand -- Chaplains at sea -- The Ministry of chaplains in Egypt -- Chaplains under fire -- Ministry at Gallipoli -- Chaplains as advocates for war -- Methodist chaplains in England -- Methodist chaplains at the Western Front -- What became of the chaplains?

"This book provides an account of Methodist chaplains, their work and attitudes. Fifty-three of their letters, published during the war in the church's newspaper, are reprinted here. While these letters strongly support the war, they also open a window into the experiences chaplains faced in ministering under the dangers and difficulties of Gallipoli and the Western Front, the challenges of the long sea voyage to Europe and the temptations of Egypt"--Back cover.

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