Brethren social policy, 1908-1958 / Roger E. Sappington.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The first two centuries -- The early pattern of separation from society -- Separation in the eighteenth century -- Separation in the nineteenth century -- 2. The years of uncertainty -- 1908-1927 -- The state of the church -- The question of distinctive dress -- Interest in negroes -- Economic concerns -- Social action on prohibition -- The church of the brethren and the state -- The crisis of the 1920's -- 3. The year of preparation -- 1928-1939 -- Administrative changes -- Peace activities down to 1935 -- Temperance education -- relation to economic issues -- Increasing interest in the ecumenical movement -- Preparation for war -- Relief work during the Spanish civil war -- Relief work in China -- Administration of the relief program -- 4. The civilian public service program -- 1940-1947 -- Administrative changes -- The need for a program of alternative service -- The establishment of a program of alterative service -- Continued support of peace activities -- 5. The expanding relief program -- 1940-1947 -- Relief projects at the beginning of the war -- Relief projects during the war -- Preparation for postwar relief activities -- Worldwide relief projects after the war -- Greater ecumenical co-operation in relief work -- 6. The years of integration -- 1947-1958 -- The creation of one church board -- Relief and rehabilitation -- Social education -- social action -- 7. Conclusion.