The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to the Anglican Communion |
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| Editor:
| Markham, Ian S.
Hawkins, J. Barney
Terry, Justyn
Nuñez Steffensen, Leslie |
| Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-32081-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital online |
| List Price: | USD $216.95 |
Book Description:
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This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith.
- An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today
- Explores every aspect of this...
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This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith.
- An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today
- Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community - from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication
- Spans the Anglican Communion's long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women
- Features a substantial articles on the Church's 44 provinces, including a brief history of each
- Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world's leading Anglican commentators