Study Of Anglicanism Paper EDI

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In this authoritative volume, thirty-one of the world's leading Anglican scholars present the first sustained and thorough account of the history and ethos of the Churches of the Anglican Communion from the Anglican reform of the sixteenth century to its global witness today. Thoroughly revised, augmented, and updated, this new edition of The Study of Anglicanism offers a comprehensive interpretation of the character of Anglicanism-including its history, theology, worship, standards and practices, and its future prospects worldwide. A fascinating and unique work, it remains the one indispensable key to this rich and pluriform heritage for both the general reader and the student. The Study of Anglicanism is the most sustained and thorough account of the history and ethos of the churches of the Anglican Communion ever attempted. Thirty-one contributors from Britain, Ireland, and the United States, drawn from every strand of contemporary Anglicanism, cover these key areas: -- The History of Anglicanism -- The Gospel in Anglicanism -- Authority and Method -- Anglican Standards -- The Church, Ministry, and Sacraments -- Anglicanism in Practice -- Prospects

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