The Free Church of England: introduction to an Anglican tradition
Most Christians are completely unaware that for over 200 years there has existed in England, and at times in Wales, Scotland, Canada, Bermuda, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and the USA, an episcopal Church, similar in many respects to the Church of England, worshipping with a Prayer Book virtually...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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London [u.a.]
T & T Clark
2004
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| In: | Year: 2004 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Fenwick, John, The Free Church of England: Introduction to an Anglican Tradition] (2006) (Rutz, Michael A.)
The Free Church of England. Introduction to an Anglican tradition. By John Fenwick. Pp. xv+339 incl. 23 ills. London–New York: T & T Clark, 2004. £40. 0 567 08433 7; 0 567 08197 4 (2006) (Carter, Grayson) |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Free Church of England
/ History
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| IxTheo Classification: | KDE Anglican Church |
| Further subjects: | B
Free Church of England History
B England Church history |
| Summary: | Most Christians are completely unaware that for over 200 years there has existed in England, and at times in Wales, Scotland, Canada, Bermuda, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and the USA, an episcopal Church, similar in many respects to the Church of England, worshipping with a Prayer Book virtually identical to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and served by bishops, presbyters and deacons whose orders derive directly from Canterbury, and ecumenically enriched by Old Catholic, Swedish, Moravian and other successions.In addition to presenting for the first time a detailed history of the Free Church of England, John Fenwick also explores the distinctive doctrinal emphases of the denomination, its Constitution, its liturgical tradition, its experience of the historic episcopate, and its many connections with other churches (including the Reformed Episcopal Church in the USA). He discusses why the Church has, so far, failed to fulfil the vision of its founders, and what the possible future of the Church might be - including a very significant expansion as many Anglicans and other Christians considering new options discover this historic, episcopal, disestablished, Church with its international connections and ecumenical character. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| ISBN: | 0567084337 |