The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to the Anglican Communion
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, General Christianity
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781118320860 | |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | March 13, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781118320860 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | March 13, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith.
- An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today
- Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community – from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication
- Spans the Anglican Communion’s long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women
- Features a substantial articles on the Church’s 44 provinces, including a brief history of each
- Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world’s leading Anglican commentators
This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith.
- An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today
- Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community – from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication
- Spans the Anglican Communion’s long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women
- Features a substantial articles on the Church’s 44 provinces, including a brief history of each
- Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world’s leading Anglican commentators
