Anglican Understanding of the Church : An Introduction

by Avis, Paul D. L.

• ISBN13: 9780281052820
• ISBN10: 0281052824
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-30
• Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian

Summary

The Anglican answer to this question is clearly given in this unrivalled short guide to the origins, structure, ministry and values of the Churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Paul Avis explains and clarifies the history and theology involved. The reader is introduced to the concepts in a structured way, making the book clear to those who may be coming to these issues for the first time. It will also form an invaluable aide-memoire and reference tool for the specialist, presenting a clear outline of the structure, form, function, disposition and beliefs of the Church. Concise and informative, this is an ideal handbook and textbook.

Table of Contents

Preface
Why Christians Need an Understanding of the Church	p. 1
The Quest for Anglican Ecclesiology	p. 8
Three Models of Anglican Self-Understanding	p. 15
The Spirit of Anglican Ecclesiology	p. 30
The Threefold Appeal of Anglican Ecclesiology	p. 33
The Sources of Anglican Ecclesiology	p. 50
The Shape of Anglican Ecclesiology	p. 60
Select Bibliography	p. 81
Index	p. 87
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