In this authoritative volume, thirty-one of the world's leading Anglican scholars present the first sustained and thorough account of the history and ethos of the Churches of the Anglican Communion from the Anglican reform of the sixteenth century to its global witness today. Thoroughly revised, augmented, and updated, this new edition of The Study of Anglicanism offers a comprehensive interpretation of the character of Anglicanismincluding its history, theology, worship, standards and practices, and its future prospects worldwide. A fascinating and unique work, it remains the one indispensable key to this rich and pluriform heritage for both the general reader and the student.
Jonathan Knight is Research Assistant to Stephen Sykes.
Contributors Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Abbreviations PART I: THE HISTORY OF ANGLICANISM From the Reformation to the Eighteenth Century William P. Haugaard From the Early Eighteenth Century to the Present Day Perry Butler PART II: THE GOSPEL IN ANGLICANISM Louis Weil PART III: AUTHORITY AND METHOD Scripture Reginald H. Fuller Tradition, Fathers and Councils Henry Chadwick Reason A.S. McGrade PART IV: ANGLICAN STANDARDS Prayer Books Marion J. Hatchett The Articles and Homilies Peter Toon Ordinals Paul F. Bradshaw Catechisms James Hartin, revised by Jonathan Knight Standard Divines John E. Booty Lex Orandi-Lex Credendi W. Taylor Stevenson Councils, Conferences and Synods Frederick H. Shriver Canon Law Daniel B. Stevick PART V: CHURCH, SACRAMENTS AND MINISTRY Doctrine of the Church Philip H.E. Thomas The Fundamentals of Christianity Stephen W. Sykes The Laity Predrica Harris Thompsett Initiation David R. Holeton Holy Communion William R. Crockett Ministry and Priesthood John Webster Episcopacy Richard A. Norris PART VI: ANGLICANISM IN PRACTICE Anglican Spirituality A.M. Allchin Anglican Morality Paul Elmen Anglican Pastoral Tradition O.C. Edwards Jr. Church-State Relations Peter Hinchliff Sociology of Anglicanism W.S.F. Pickering, revised by Peter Brierley and Grace Davie PART VII PROSPECTS The Ecumenical Future Mary Tanner Non-Anglo-Saxon Anglicanism John S. Pobee What is 'Anglicanism'? Paul Avis Anglicanism, Ecclesia Anglicana, and Anglican: An Essay on Terminology J. Robert Wright Anglicans and Mission T.E. Yates Glossary Index
