Aspects of Anglican Identity

Aspects of Anglican Identity

by Colin Podmore (Author)

Synopsis

Tensions within the Anglican Communion and discussions about the possibility of women bishops have thrown a spotlight onto underlying issues such as: How are decisions taken in the Church? What are the roles of synods, bishops and primates? How should the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry develop? What do being 'in communion' and 'out of communion' mean? How significant are diocesan boundaries in an age of globalization? Behind the headline-provoking debates are questions about the very identity of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. How do Anglicans understand their own church and its place within the wider Church? In this lucid and accessible collection of essays, Colin Podmore draws on his expertise and experience, and explores these and related topics, setting them in their historical context. He also explains how synodical government works and looks at the Declaration of Assent, a defining statement of the Church of England's identity.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Church House Publishing
Published: 22 Jul 2005

ISBN 10: 0715140744
ISBN 13: 9780715140741

Media Reviews
'Anyone wanting to understand today's Church of England would be well advised to start by reading this book.' -- Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
'We should be grateful for this collection of essays, which provide illuminating and informative insights into the nature and identity of our Church and Communion.' -- Martin Wharton, Bishop of Newcastle (Ecclesiastical Law Journal, Vol 9, 2007)
Author Bio
Dr Colin Podmore is a church historian who has worked for the General Synod since 1988. Formerly Deputy Secretary of the Council for Christian Unity, he is currently Secretary of the House of Clergy, the Dioceses Commission and the Liturgical Commission. In this book he draws on his expertise and experience to offer personal insights