God's Politicians: The Christian Contribution to 100 Years of LabourTracing the history of the Labour Party through 100 years since its inception, this book focuses on the pivotal figures whose faith in God has motivated and moulded their politics. Many of these men and women fought against the prevailing attitudes of their day to bring greater dignity to ordinary people through workers' rights, the women's suffrage movement, education and health care. |
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The Hybrid Church in the City: Third Space Thinking Christopher Richard Baker No preview available - 2007 |