Richard Hooker (1554-1600) is widely regarded not only as the leading apologist of the Elizabethan age, but one of Anglicanism's most accomplished and influential thinkers of all time. This reader offers an introduction to the original texts of Richard Hooker, suitable for students of church history and Anglican theology.

What is Anglicanism? How is it different from other forms of Christianity, and how did it come to have so many different versions throughout the world? This title highlights the diversity of Anglicanism by exploring its history, theology, and structure, and examines what is it that holds Anglicanism together despite the crises.

Part of the Canterbury Studies in Anglicanism series, this title addresses contemporary Anglicanism. It is suitable for intelligent readers in congregations, lay ministers, seminarians, clergy and scholars, and can enable Anglicans worldwide to reflect on the lasting significance of the Lambeth conference.

Presents a picture of the life and work of the Church of England in the second half of the 20th century, tracing the evolution of the Church at a time of upheaval. This book also gives a portrait of the work of its archbishops and bishops; and tackles the controversial questions raised by financial matters and the administration of property.

Benjamin Hoadly (1676-1761), Bishop successively of Bangor, Hereford, Salisbury and Winchester, was the most controversial English churchman of the eighteenth century. He has unjustly gained the reputation of a negligent and political bishop, and with this publication, Gibson attempts to reappraise the legacy of this influential man. It was Hoadly's sermon on the nature of Christ's kingdom that ..

Part of The Explorations series, this book aims to provide church leaders with the resources to re-imagine church and ministry in the 21st century. It offers historical, psychological, sociological and theological perspectives on the parish system. It also outlines areas for development and offers pragmatic, mission-shaped ways forward.

Thomas Cranmer was the architect of Henry VIII's unprecedented divorce and established the first stage of the reformed English church, while supplying its standard liturgy - the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. This book traces Cranmer's life from his Midlands roots to death at the stake in Oxford.

There is a rich tradition of writing from the Anglican tradition that has helped to form the spirituality and theology of the contemporary church. This work draws together writings of major writers from the 16th century to the present day who have contributed to this development. Each writer is introduced with extracts from major works.

The Oxford Movement sprang into life in the 1830s in reaction to the liberalisation of theology and in response to freedoms for Catholics in society. It was an opportunity for Anglicans to promote Catholic theology in the Church of England. Here the writings of the leading lights of the Oxford Movement are introduced with commentary.

Part of the Common Worship series, this book contains four major groups of services: Rites on the Way - approaching Baptism; Baptism and Confirmation; Rites of Affirmation and appropriating Baptism; and, Reconciliation and Restoration - Recovering Baptism.

The second book in a three-volume collection of prayers and other resources in support of the new Common Worship Lectionary includes those suitable for intercessions and other more formal parts of a service. They employ the Celtic style and link with the readings for each Sunday and great festivals of the Christian year.

A collection of chapters, each of which presents an account of particular thinkers, themes or debates in their historical context and in the light of modern concerns. This book is divided into three parts: Part One, Bishops and Authority; Part Two, Pluralism, Politics and History; and Part Three, Believing and Discipleship.

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