Sometimes presumed to be a mere relic of British colonialism, the Anglican Church in Burma (Myanmar) has its own complex identity, intricately interwoven with beliefs and traditions that predate the arrival of Christianity. In this essential volume, Edward Jarvis succinctly reconstructs this history and demonstrates how Burma's unique voice adds ......
Sometimes presumed to be a mere relic of British colonialism, the Anglican Church in Burma (Myanmar) has its own complex identity, intricately interwoven with beliefs and traditions that predate the arrival of Christianity. In this essential volume, Edward Jarvis succinctly reconstructs this history and demonstrates how Burma's unique voice adds ......
A selection of sermons and other work by the Elizabethan/Jacobean divine, Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626). In the pulpit, Andrewes initiated the metaphysical style of sermonizing - erudite, dramatic and poetic. His writings represent a voice from early Anglicanism.
This book explores sacramental poetics through the lens of moderate realism in relation to the thought and work of Anglican theologians Richard Hooker and George Herbert.
Or, my long strange journey from atheist to Episcopalian in two acts
Offering a humorous, non-preachy, and heartfelt memoir, the author attempts to decipher why a cynical, thirty-three year old atheist would open her heart and accept God's love after having spent an entire lifetime running away from him.
This collection of essays, written primarily by Episcopalian scholars, address the broad topic of human sexuality in the context of today's issues. The essays take the forms of narrative, argument, first-person accounts, and theological reasoning.
Opening the Prayer Book introduces us to the history and liturgies of The Book of Common Prayer, and helps us understand why the prayer book is such an important aspect of Anglican self-understanding.
Story of Women Transforming Leadership and Power in the Episcopal Church
The traditional wineskins of church and society do not easily hold the new role of women in authority, leadership, and ministry in the church today. In this definitive history of women in the church from the Woman's Auxiliary to the House of Bishops, Pam Darling shows how the church itself is being transformed as women move toward equality within ......
