Ministries of compassion among Russian evangelicals 1905-1929 / Mary Raber ; foreword by Ian M. Randall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raber, Mary, author.

Contributor:

Randall, Ian M., writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evangelicalism--Russia--History--20th century.

Evangelicalism.

Missions--Russia--History--20th century.

Missions.

Russia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (260 pages)

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, 2016.

Summary:

The present study fills a gap in the study of the evangelical movement in Russia by presenting a comprehensive picture of their compassionate ministry during their longest stretch of relative freedom before the 1980s.Better known for their energetic preaching and literature work, Russian evangelicals also gave attention to compassionate ministry, although it was never extensive because of their marginal status. They established assistance funds, organized charitable institutions, practiced urban rescue ministry, participated in the Russian temperance movement, and established economic communities.Each area is distinct, yet all were supported by the same set of theological convictions. The Russian evangelicals were convinced that their witness should consist of good works as well as words, and that the gospel had the power to undo human suffering. While intentionally cultivating an attitude of concern for the needs of others, they taught that compassion was the concern of all members of the community, regardless of economic status or age. In their publications evangelicals devoted a good deal of teaching to the proper Christian attitude toward money and giving. They drew on Western models, but also their indigenous sectarian roots.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781498280716

1498280714