What Anglicans believe in the twenty-first century / David L. Edwards.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edwards, David L. (David Lawrence), 1929-2018.

Contributor:

Charlton Yarnall Fund.

Yarnall Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anglican Communion.

Anglican Communion--Doctrines.

Physical Description:

xvi, 119 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

[New expanded edition].

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Continuum, 2002.

Summary:

This is a new edition of the classic What Anglicans Believe for the world of the twenty-first century. It includes a powerful new preface which examines the whole question of belief.

David Edwards' purpose is to present a straightforward account of what Anglicans actually believe. He writes honest answers to the questions that many are asking of their faith and the Church. He aims to help Anglicans all over the world understand their own tradition and what it can offer them. A list of questions for discussion makes this an ideal book for study groups as well as for individual contemplation.

The basic teachings of the Christian faith are covered in this book, as well as the particular characteristics of the Anglican tradition -- freedom, listening, belonging, awareness of history and tradition, taking worship seriously, caring across the spectrum and facing difficult questions.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charlton Yarnall Fund.

ISBN:

0826465390

OCLC:

55746937