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Kaye, Bruce Norman, 1939-

An introduction to world Anglicanism / by Bruce Kaye. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2008. - 1 online resource (x, 276 pages) - Introduction to religion . - Introduction to religion. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of the story as a tradition -- Forming an Anglican nation in England -- Forming Anglican churches around the world -- Changing outlooks -- Liturgical formation -- Patterns of engagement--political -- Patterns of engagement--relating to other traditions -- Influence, organisation and power in the church -- Ministerial offices--ordination -- Ministerial offices-- ordination of women -- Ministerial offices--homosexuality and the public life of the church -- Knowledge and authority in the conversation -- Ecclesiology -- Other themes in the contemporary agenda -- Quo vadis?

"What is the nature of world Anglicanism in a postcolonial, global age? With talk of fragmentation constantly in the media, what does it mean to be 'Anglican'? This book presents Anglicanism as a conversation over time amongst a community of people held together by sets of practices and beliefs."--Jacket

ISBN: 9780511409974 0511409974 9780511408076 0511408072 9780511801594 0511801599

Source: 171714 MIL

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Anglican Communion.
Communion anglicane.
RELIGION--Christianity--Anglican.
Anglican Communion.
Anglikanische Kirche

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Lehrbuch.

LC Class. No.: BX5005 / .K39 2008eb

Dewey Class. No.: 283