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Charles Strong's Australian Church : Christian social activism, 1885-1917 / edited by Marion Maddox.

Charles Strong's Australian Church : Christian social activism, 1885-1917 / edited by Marion Maddox.
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ISBN 9780522877892
Title Charles Strong's Australian Church : Christian social activism, 1885-1917 / edited by Marion Maddox.
Publisher and/or associated date/s Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2021.
©2021.
Description vii, 208 pages ; 24 cm.
Note Includes index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-197)
Summary The untold story of Reverend Dr Charles Strong and progressive Christian activism. In the optimistic years preceding Federation in 1901, the Melbourne-based Australian Church emerged as a progressive Christian movement to serve a brand-new nation. Galvanising many members of Melbourne's social and political elite, activist Reverend Dr Charles Strong imagined the Australian Church becoming the national church, while addressing a broad social and political reform agenda, inspired by both theological and social liberalism. Their approach was described as 'progressive', 'liberal', 'radical' and 'socialist'. Strong and his wife, Janet, founded or led organisations for causes ranging from peace to penal reform. They fought for urban slum improvements, rural village settlements, childcare and adult education, the minimum wage and women's suffrage. Some organisations endure today; others left lasting legacies in Australian methods of addressing social inequality. Bringing together leading scholars of history, politics and religion, Charles Strong's Australian Church celebrates the church's radicalism, while taking account of debates and obstacles on the path to social reform.
Subjects Strong, Charles, -- 1844-1942
Australian Church
Christian socialism
Presbyterian Church
Australia -- Church history
Other Authors &/or Associated Persons Maddox, Marion (editor)
Call number 2021.337
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