Anglicanism: A Very Short Introduction by Mark Chapman (English) Paperback Book

Description: Anglicanism by Mark Chapman What is Anglicanism? How is it different from other forms of Christianity, and how did it come to have so many different versions throughout the world? This title highlights the diversity of Anglicanism by exploring its history, theology, and structure, and examines what is it that holds Anglicanism together despite the crises. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is Anglicanism? How is it different from other forms of Christianity, and how did it come to have so many different versions throughout the world? Although originally united by location and a common belief, Anglicanism has gradually lost its pre-eminence as the English state church due to increasing pluralisation and secularisation. While there are distinctive themes and emphases which emerge from its early history and theology, there islittle sense of unity in Anglicanism today. In Anglicanism: A Very Short Introduction, Mark Chapman highlights the diversity of contemporary Anglicanism by exploring itsfascinating history, theology, and structures. Putting the history and development of the religion into context, Chapman reveals what it is that holds Anglicanism together despite the recent crises that threaten to tear it apart. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combinefacts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes How is Anglicanism defined and how does it fit into the broader picture of Christianity? Author Biography Mark Chapman is Vice-Principal of Ripon College, Oxford, and is a historian and historical theologian. He is also Reader in Modern Theology, University of Oxford. He has written extensively on religion and its role in society. He is editor of numerous books and journals, and his publications include By what authority? Authority, Ministry and the Catholic Church (1997), Liturgy, Socialism and Life: The Legacy of Conrad Noel (2001), and BuildingCommunity in South Africa: A Christian Perspective (2003). Table of Contents 1: What is Anglicanism?2: Establishing the Church3: Struggles for Identity4: The Global Communion5: The Future of Anglicanism Long Description What is Anglicanism? How is it different from other forms of Christianity, and how did it come to have so many different versions throughout the world? Although originally united by location and a common belief, Anglicanism has gradually lost its pre-eminence as the English state church due to increasing pluralisation and secularisation. While there are distinctive themes and emphases which emerge from its early history and theology, there islittle sense of unity in Anglicanism today. In Anglicanism: A Very Short Introduction, Mark Chapman highlights the diversity of contemporary Anglicanism by exploring itsfascinating history, theology, and structures. Putting the history and development of the religion into context, Chapman reveals what it is that holds Anglicanism together despite the recent crises that threaten to tear it apart. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combinefacts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Promotional "Headline" 1. What is Anglicanism? 2. Establishing the Church 3. Struggles for Identity 4. The Global Communion 5. The Future of Anglicanism Feature Anglicanism is the English state church, and it also has more than 70 million followers throughout the world.Explains how Anglicanism is defined, and how it fits into the broader picture of Christianity. Is it largely Catholic? Or Protestant?Examines the diversity of contemporary Anglicanism, from England to the Mississippi and South Africa and Malaysia - looking at life, worship, and teaching in different churches.Takes the reader on an accessible history of the Anglican Church, and asks whether there really is a distinctive Anglican theology.Mark Chapman also looks at current developments and controversies, such as homosexuality and women priests, and offers thought-provoking suggestions for the future of Anglicanism. Details ISBN0192806939 Author Mark Chapman Short Title ANGLICANISM Series Very Short Introductions Language English ISBN-10 0192806939 ISBN-13 9780192806932 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 283 Year 2006 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Ripon College, Oxford DOI 10.1604/9780192806932 UK Release Date 2006-06-22 NZ Release Date 2006-06-22 Pages 176 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2006-06-22 Illustrations 16 halftones Audience General AU Release Date 2006-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2926715;

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