An Anglican Companion
Words From The Heart Of Faith
Will be published approx. on 20. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-281-07165-4 (ISBN)
Description
Presents a unique collection of the most important prayers, poems and readings at the heart of the Christian faith.
Designed as a compact guide for the journey of life, it contains timeless classics, well-loved favourites and fresh, unexpected modern material, including Common Worship.
Attractive confirmation gift New Foreword by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
Designed as a compact guide for the journey of life, it contains timeless classics, well-loved favourites and fresh, unexpected modern material, including Common Worship.
Attractive confirmation gift New Foreword by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-07165-4 (9780281071654)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
06/2001
SPCK Publishing
€32.37
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Person
Christopher Cocksworth is Bishop of Coventry. Canon Alan Wilkinson has retired after a distinguished and extensive career.
Content
PART ONE:WALKING THE WAY OF CHRIST 1
Key texts 4
PART TWO:PRAYER FOR TODAY 9
A fortnight's daily prayer 12
Alternative readings 42
PART THREE:CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE 45
Beginnings 49
New beginnings 52
Choices 56
Work 58
Love 61
Contentment 66
Sharing creation 69
Sharing in humanity 72
Encountering other traditions 77
Pain 79
Repentance 83
Healing 86
Growing older 88
Bereavement 90
Preparing for death 92
PART FOUR:SHARING IN THE COMPANY 97
Sharing the teaching 101
Sharing the fellowship 105
Sharing the Eucharist 108
Sharing the prayers 112
List ofsources 115
List of liturgical sources 117
Acknowledgements 118
Subject index 120
Author index 122
Index offirst lines and titles offamiliar passages 123
The Christian year 127
Key texts 4
PART TWO:PRAYER FOR TODAY 9
A fortnight's daily prayer 12
Alternative readings 42
PART THREE:CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE 45
Beginnings 49
New beginnings 52
Choices 56
Work 58
Love 61
Contentment 66
Sharing creation 69
Sharing in humanity 72
Encountering other traditions 77
Pain 79
Repentance 83
Healing 86
Growing older 88
Bereavement 90
Preparing for death 92
PART FOUR:SHARING IN THE COMPANY 97
Sharing the teaching 101
Sharing the fellowship 105
Sharing the Eucharist 108
Sharing the prayers 112
List ofsources 115
List of liturgical sources 117
Acknowledgements 118
Subject index 120
Author index 122
Index offirst lines and titles offamiliar passages 123
The Christian year 127