Reaffirming the Church of England : Why it is, what it is and how it is
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- Author
- Montefiore, Hugh William, 1920-2005
- Publication Date
- c1995
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BX 5131.2 M6 R4 1995
- Place of Publication
- [London]
- Publisher
- Triangle
- Publication Date
- c1995
- Physical Description
- [vii], 150 p. ;
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Hugh Montefiore".
- "First published 1995 Triangle SPCK .. London. Copyright Hugh Montefiore 1995". -- verso of t.-p.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [127]-131).
- The author, retired Bishop of Birmingham, "presents a positive but realistic picture [of the Church of England], not ignoring its faults but tackling objections from the inside and outside. This concise and authoritative introduction is ideal for enquirers, new Christians and anyone looking for a fresh presentation of the facts about the Church of England". -- Back cover.
- Contents: Preface / Hugh Montefiore -- The Church in England up to the Reformation -- The Reformation Settlement -- The Authority of the Church of England -- The Doctrine of the Church of England -- The Worship of the Church of England -- The Church of England by Law Established -- Spirituality in the Church of England -- Saints in the Church of England -- Pluralism in the Church of England -- The Validity of Anglican Orders: Deacons, Priests and Bishops -- The Clergy of the Church of England -- The Laity --The Moral Teaching of the Church of England -- The Church of England and Education -- The Finances of the Church of England -- The Discipline of the Church of England -- The Church of England and the Anglican Communion -- The Church of England and the Ecumenical Movement -- Some Criticisms -- The Future of the Church of England (with Some Statistics) -- Appendix -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Glossary of Church Terms.
- Colophon: Typeset by David Gregson Associates, Beccles, Suffolk. Printed in Great Britain by BPC Paperbacks Ltd.
- Author is former Church of England Bishop of Birmingham.
- Subjects
- Church of England
- Church of England - Apologetics
- Church of England - History
- Great Britain - Church history
- Church of England - Doctrines
- Church and state - Church of England
- Saints - Church of England
- Ordination of women - Church of England
- Church of England - 20th century
- ISBN
- 0-281-04841-X
- Call Number
- BX 5131.2 M6 R4 1995
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)