
Anglican Vision
James E. Griffiss(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 25. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
148 pages
978-1-56101-143-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this first volume to the New Church's Teaching Series James Griffiss provides an introduction to the Anglican tradition. He focuses especially on Anglicanism's ability to hold together theological continuity (especially the emphasis on the Incarnation) with social and cultural change. After discussing the Episcopal Church today and the ways in which it has changed over the past fifty years, Griffiss shows how the distinctive Anglican approach has been lived out in its history, spirituality, mission, worship, and approach to Scripture. Throughout, the book stresses the place of Anglicanism in the late twentieth century and its ability to be both flexible and traditional in rapidly changing cultures.
The Anglican Vision is intended for wide parish use, including adult education, parish forums, inquirers and newcomers classes, and study groups throughout the church year. It includes a study guide, list of resources, and suggestions for further reading.
The Anglican Vision is intended for wide parish use, including adult education, parish forums, inquirers and newcomers classes, and study groups throughout the church year. It includes a study guide, list of resources, and suggestions for further reading.
Reviews / Votes
Throughout, the author has recounted his own journey in faith, and here he speaks as a late 20th century man as much as a scholar. As one whose own journey parallels his, I found the account readable and persuasive. More to the point, it makes Anglican life and worship accessible to those who have come newly to our household. -- the Rt. Rev. Arthur E. Walmsley Griffiss does a fine job of portraying the wisdom inherent in treasuring the old, discerning the merely customary, and embracing the virtues of the new. * Sewanee Theological Review * Anglican theology, as Griffiss describes it, draws strongly on tradition, yet it is open to change and its ultimate purpose is liberation through Christ for individuals and communities. The Anglicanism he advocates is mature enough to forego brash certainties, and to be open to ambiguity, doubt, and questioning. * Virginia Seminary Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
213 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56101-143-8 (9781561011438)
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Anglican Vision
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Anglican Vision
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Person
James E. Griffiss is editor of the Anglican Theological Review and the series editor of the New Church's Teaching Series. An Episcopal priest and theologian, he has taught systematic theology and several Anglican seminaries in North America, including Hashota House, the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and Seabury-Western.
Content
Chapter 1 From England to Portage
Chapter 2 The Beginnings of Anglicanism
Chapter 3 The Renewal of Anglicanism
Chapter 4 Mission and the Anglican Communion
Chapter 5 Anglican Believing
Chapter 6 Anglican Worship
Chapter 7 Identity and Diversity
Chapter 8 The Church as Sacrament
Chapter 2 The Beginnings of Anglicanism
Chapter 3 The Renewal of Anglicanism
Chapter 4 Mission and the Anglican Communion
Chapter 5 Anglican Believing
Chapter 6 Anglican Worship
Chapter 7 Identity and Diversity
Chapter 8 The Church as Sacrament