Charity and social welfare

Charity is a word that fits well in the history of religion and churches, whereas the concept of social reform seems to belong more to the vocabulary of the modern welfare states. Christian charity found itself, during the long nineteenth century, within the maelstrom of social turmoil. In this cont...

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Contributors: Molle, Leen van 1953- (Editor) ; Eijnatten, Joris van 1964- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leuven Leuven University Press [2017]
In: The dynamics of religious reform in church, state and society in Northern Europe, 1780 - 1920 (4)
Year: 2017
Series/Journal:The dynamics of religious reform in church, state and society in Northern Europe, 1780 - 1920 4
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Social welfare state / Love of neighbor / Church / History 1780-1930
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Church and social problems (Europe, Northern) History
B Church Charities (Europe, Northern) History
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