What is the Church? The Anglican answer to this question is clearly given in this unrivalled short guide to what the churches in the Anglican Communion believe about themselves and their position in relation to others, such as the Orthodox Churches, the Roman Catholic Church and the Churches of the Reformation. In a clearly structured way, Paul Avis explains Anglican history and theology, making his book an ideal introduction, as well as a handy reference tool for clergy and theological teachers. This new edition is expanded and updated to take account of Anglican and ecumenical developments. It also includes questions to stimulate reflection and discussion, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.
Zusammenfassung
A short guide to the origins, structure and values of the Churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion.Paul Avis explains and clarifies the history and theology involved, and introduces concepts in a structured way, making the book clear to those who may be coming to these issues for the first time. It is also an invaluable aide-memoire and reference tool for the specialist, presenting a clear outline of the structure, form, function, disposition and beliefs of the Church.The 2nd edition is more up-to-date in its examples and refers to developments such as Fresh Expressions, women bishops and the Anglican Covenant, and is also more reader-friendly, with questions for reflection or discussion and suggestions for further reading.
Inhalt
Preface to the revised and expanded edition
1 The spirit of Anglican ecclesiology
2 Why do Christians need to understand the Church?
3 The quest for Anglican ecclesiology
4 Three models of Anglican self-understanding
5 The threefold appeal of Anglican ecclesiology
6 The sources of Anglican ecclesiology
7 The shape of Anglican ecclesiology
Notes
Index of names