God And Three Shillings: The Story Of The Brotherhood Of St Laurence
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — tears and chips along folds and corners of jacket. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
In the depths of the Great Depression, a small Anglican brotherhood armed with little more than faith and three shillings set out to transform the lives of Melbourne's most vulnerable citizens — and in doing so, built one of Australia's most enduring social welfare organisations. God and Three Shillings chronicles the remarkable founding and growth of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, tracing its origins from a modest bush ministry in Gippsland through to its emergence as a powerful force for social justice in urban Australia. I.R. Carter presents a compelling institutional history that is equal parts spiritual biography and social documentary, capturing the idealism, sacrifice, and pragmatic compassion that defined the Brotherhood's early decades. Carter's narrative illuminates broader themes of poverty, community, and the role of the Church in Australian civic life during the twentieth century, drawing on rich archival sources to construct a vivid portrait of a nation grappling with inequality. Written with clarity and conviction, the account stands as an important contribution to Australian religious and social history — one that raises enduring questions about charity, justice, and what it truly means to serve the poor.
Author: I.R. Carter
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, -
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — tears and chips along folds and corners of jacket. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
In the depths of the Great Depression, a small Anglican brotherhood armed with little more than faith and three shillings set out to transform the lives of Melbourne's most vulnerable citizens — and in doing so, built one of Australia's most enduring social welfare organisations. God and Three Shillings chronicles the remarkable founding and growth of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, tracing its origins from a modest bush ministry in Gippsland through to its emergence as a powerful force for social justice in urban Australia. I.R. Carter presents a compelling institutional history that is equal parts spiritual biography and social documentary, capturing the idealism, sacrifice, and pragmatic compassion that defined the Brotherhood's early decades. Carter's narrative illuminates broader themes of poverty, community, and the role of the Church in Australian civic life during the twentieth century, drawing on rich archival sources to construct a vivid portrait of a nation grappling with inequality. Written with clarity and conviction, the account stands as an important contribution to Australian religious and social history — one that raises enduring questions about charity, justice, and what it truly means to serve the poor.