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A social history of the churches' missions to fishermen in Britain, charting their successes and setbacks from the nineteenth century onwards.
Fishing for Souls explores the origins and development of fishermen's missions in Britain, focussing particularly on the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This book is the first to view the entire picture of a significant, although not broadly known, part of British history, and to add new relevant perspectives. Dr Stephen Friend FRSA establishes 'an historical outline of the development of the churches' work among British fishing communities and explores why a mission specifically concerned with fishermen was not initiated until the industry entered a period of economic decline during the early 1880s. The factors relating to the development of British fisherman's missions are complex, involving not only social and technological changes inside and outside the fishing industry, but also changing theological perceptions that had a significant impact on attitudes to social conditions'. With its honesty and objectivity about developments, especially those that were difficult and painful for the fishermen's mission societies at the time, Fishing for Souls reveals the magnificent work that the various societies did, and in some cases continue to do, making it evident to all the readers.
Fishing for Souls explores the origins and development of fishermen's missions in Britain, focussing particularly on the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This book is the first to view the entire picture of a significant, although not broadly known, part of British history, and to add new relevant perspectives. Dr Stephen Friend FRSA establishes 'an historical outline of the development of the churches' work among British fishing communities and explores why a mission specifically concerned with fishermen was not initiated until the industry entered a period of economic decline during the early 1880s. The factors relating to the development of British fisherman's missions are complex, involving not only social and technological changes inside and outside the fishing industry, but also changing theological perceptions that had a significant impact on attitudes to social conditions'. With its honesty and objectivity about developments, especially those that were difficult and painful for the fishermen's mission societies at the time, Fishing for Souls reveals the magnificent work that the various societies did, and in some cases continue to do, making it evident to all the readers.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 306
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
27 September 2018
Trim Size: 9.17 X 6.10 in
ISBN: 9780718895143
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / History, History of religion
Stephen has made the history of the churches and their work with British fishermen his own. Starting as a junior employee on the staff of one of the societies about which he writes so well, he began what became a lifelong study of the history of his subject, on the way uncovering inspired pioneers, drug smuggling, storms, cooked books and fascinating statistics. I have known Stephen's work for forty or so years and I can say for anyone interested in the sea in this period, reading this book is a 'must'.
— Robert W.H. Miller, author of One Firm Anchor
Maritime Mission is often an undervalued and overlooked ministry of the church. This fine academic study of our roots and growth gives a fascinating insight and picture of our visionary founding fathers who, despite their failings, brought about a Christian witness that continues today to respond to the needs of seafaring communities.
— Paul Jarrett MBE, Former Mission Secretary, Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen
In Fishing for Souls, we meet the many different societies and individuals who dedicated themselves to the service of fishers. Friend's history is rich with detail, but also conveys the many challenges and motivations in this field of work. This wonderful study testifies to the reasons for which vibrant fishers missions can still exist in our time.
— Jason Zuidema, General Secretary, International Christian Maritime Association
— Robert W.H. Miller, author of One Firm Anchor
Maritime Mission is often an undervalued and overlooked ministry of the church. This fine academic study of our roots and growth gives a fascinating insight and picture of our visionary founding fathers who, despite their failings, brought about a Christian witness that continues today to respond to the needs of seafaring communities.
— Paul Jarrett MBE, Former Mission Secretary, Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen
In Fishing for Souls, we meet the many different societies and individuals who dedicated themselves to the service of fishers. Friend's history is rich with detail, but also conveys the many challenges and motivations in this field of work. This wonderful study testifies to the reasons for which vibrant fishers missions can still exist in our time.
— Jason Zuidema, General Secretary, International Christian Maritime Association
Illustrations and Charts
Abbreviations and Glossary
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Development of the British Fishing Industry
Chapter 2. The Social and Theological Context
Chapter 3. Fishing for Souls, 1800-1856
Chapter 4. Fishing for Souls, 1856-1880
Chapter 5. Fishing for Souls, 1880-1900
Chapter 6. The 'Devil's Mission Ships'
Chapter 7. Medical Work at Sea
Chapter 8. Enebezer Joseph Mather: Resignation
Chapter 9. The Roman Catholic Concern for Seafarers and Fishermen
Chapter 10. Missions Influenced by the RNMDSF
Chapter 11. Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
Abbreviations and Glossary
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Development of the British Fishing Industry
Chapter 2. The Social and Theological Context
Chapter 3. Fishing for Souls, 1800-1856
Chapter 4. Fishing for Souls, 1856-1880
Chapter 5. Fishing for Souls, 1880-1900
Chapter 6. The 'Devil's Mission Ships'
Chapter 7. Medical Work at Sea
Chapter 8. Enebezer Joseph Mather: Resignation
Chapter 9. The Roman Catholic Concern for Seafarers and Fishermen
Chapter 10. Missions Influenced by the RNMDSF
Chapter 11. Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index