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The Wiley-Blackwell companion to the Anglican Communion / edited by Ian S. Markham ... [et al.].
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion
- The Wiley-Blackwell companions to religion
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Anglican Communion.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (804 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chichester, England : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013.
- Summary:
- This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith. * An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today * Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community - from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication * Spans the Anglican Communion's long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women * Features a substantial articles on the Church's 44 provinces, including a brief history of each * Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world's leading Anglican commentators
- Contents:
- Intro
- Series page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Notes on Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- PART I: History
- CHAPTER 1: Locating the Anglican Communion in the History of Anglicanism
- 1867 and All That
- Early Diversity: A Prehistory of the Anglican Communion, 1530-1776
- Parallel Tracks 1776-1867
- Envisioning an Anglican Communion
- The Emergent Communion and the Path to Lambeth
- CHAPTER 2: The History of Mission in the Anglican Communion
- CHAPTER 3: The Emergence of the Anglican Communion in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
- Introduction
- The Rise of Indigenous Anglican Churches
- National Churches and International Links
- Wresting Control Yet Aspiring to Communion
- The Erosion of Consensus
- PART II: Structures of the Communion
- CHAPTER 4: The Instruments of Unity and Communion in Global Anglicanism
- The Institutional Instruments of Unity and Communion
- The Canonical Instruments of Unity and Communion
- The Covenant as Instrument of Unity and Communion
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER 5: The Archbishops of Canterbury, Past and Current
- The Role of the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Augustine, the First Archbishop of Canterbury
- Distinctive Men Serving as Archbishops of Canterbury
- The Vows
- The Future of the Role of Archbishop of Canterbury
- Timeline of First Years for the Archbishops of Canterbury
- CHAPTER 6: The Book of Common Prayer
- CHAPTER 7: The Lambeth Conferences
- Origin
- The First Lambeth Conference
- The Work of the Lambeth Conferences
- Anglican Structures
- Mission
- Ecumenism
- Liturgy
- Theology
- Ethics
- The Future of the Lambeth Conference
- CHAPTER 8: Anglican Consultative Councils
- The ACC and the "Arc of Mission"
- The Ecumenical Dimension of Mission
- The Secretariat
- The Networks
- Officers of the ACC.
- CHAPTER 9: The Anglican Communion Covenant
- Section One - The Path to the Covenant Proposal
- Section Two - Designing the Covenant
- Section Three - The Anglican Communion Covenant Text
- Section Four - Concluding Assessment
- PART III: Provinces
- CHAPTER 10: The Anglican Church of Burundi
- CHAPTER 11: The Church of the Province of Central Africa
- CHAPTER 12: The Province of the Anglican Church of the Congo
- History of the Anglican Church in the Congo
- The Story of the Contemporary Church
- Contemporary Issues Facing the Province
- CHAPTER 13: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
- CHAPTER 14: The Anglican Church of Kenya
- CHAPTER 15: The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
- The First Beginnings
- Northern Nigeria
- The Province of West Africa
- The Province of Nigeria
- GAFCON
- Vision and Challenges
- CHAPTER 16: L'Eglise Episcopale au Rwanda
- History of the Anglican Church of Rwanda
- The Anglican Church of Rwanda and the Revival Movement
- The Influence of the Church on the Indigenous/Traditional Cultures and Religion
- Anglican Church Before and After the Genocide
- The Growth of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda
- The Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and AMiA
- The Doctrine, Faith, and Order of the Anglican Church of Rwanda
- The Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and the Anglican Communion
- The Anglican Province of Rwanda and Current Issues
- CHAPTER 17: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
- Anglican Development
- The Struggle against Apartheid
- Archbishop Tutu
- CHAPTER 18: The Episcopal Church of Sudan
- History of the Anglican Church in the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
- Relationship of Church with Indigenous/Traditional Cultures
- Ecumenical History.
- Outstanding Leadership Both Ordained and Lay
- Description of Schools, Hospitals, Colleges, and Other Services/Outreach
- Connection with the Worldwide Anglican Communion
- Conclusion/Possible Future
- CHAPTER 19: The Anglican Church of Tanzania
- Structure
- Vision
- Doctrine and Practice
- Early Origins of the ACT
- The Birth of the Province of the Church of Tanzania
- ACT's Relationship with Indigenous Cultures and Religions
- Departments and Institutions of the ACT
- Contemporary Issues Facing the Church
- At Anglican Communion Level
- CHAPTER 20: The Church of the Province of Uganda
- The Native Anglican Church (NAC) of Uganda (1877-1897)
- The Consolidation of the Native Anglican Church - the Diocese of Uganda (1897-1961)
- East African Revival Movement
- The Province of the Church of Uganda, Rwanda-Burundi and Boga-Zaire (1961-1980)
- Indigenous Ministry
- Church of Uganda during Idi Amin's Regime
- Province of Uganda (1980-Present)
- CHAPTER 21: The Church of the Province of West Africa
- English Provenance
- Changing Profile
- The Mission Society Factor
- Mooting of Idea of CPWA
- Changing Composition of CPWA
- Province of Ghana
- Finances
- Primates of West Africa
- African Province for the Sake of Anglican Communion with Integrity
- Anglicanism and Dispersed Authority
- Provincial Power and Authority vis-à-vis Diocesan Power and Authority
- Education and Formation
- CHAPTER 22: The Church of Bangladesh
- Short History of the Church of Bangladesh
- Structure of the Church of Bangladesh
- Statistics of the Dioceses of Dhaka and Kushtia
- Rajshahi Deanery
- Bollovepur Deanery
- Jobarpar Deanery
- Haluaghat Deanery
- Dhaka Deanery
- English Congregation
- Mission Partners
- Key Institutions of the Church of Bangladesh.
- Bible School and Brigades
- Youth Fellowship
- Women's Fellowship
- Golden Age
- Other Programs
- Publications
- Priorities of the COB
- CHAPTER 23: The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
- Our History and Tradition
- The Church in Hong Kong Today
- The Challenge of Identity in Community: Toward an Urban Theology of Mission for Hong Kong
- Conclusion: Facing the Future
- CHAPTER 24: The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan)
- The Arrival and Emergence of Anglicanism in Japan
- Marginal Anglican Histories in Japan: A Case of Yukie Chiri
- Marginal Anglican Histories in Japan: A Case of Okaya St. Barnabas Church (Nishihara 2010)
- The Catastrophic Natural Disaster and the Responsibilities of the NSKK
- The Mission Statement of the NSKK
- CHAPTER 25: The Episcopal/Anglican Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East
- History of the Episcopal/Anglican Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East
- The Diocese of Jerusalem
- The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf
- The Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa
- The Diocese of Iran
- Outstanding Leadership in the Province
- Challenges and Contemporary Issues Facing the Province
- Relationship with Indigenous and/or Traditional Cultures and Religions
- CHAPTER 26: The Anglican Church of Korea
- Historical Context of Anglican Mission in Korea
- Historical and Theological Reflections
- The Anglican Church of Korea as a Province
- The Development of Canons and Prayer Book
- Lotus and Cross
- CHAPTER 27: The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)
- Colonial Years and British Inheritance: "Merchants, Military, and Missionaries"
- The Church of England in Burma: Foundation of the Province of Myanmar.
- The Post-Colonial Church: Provincial Leaders and Ministries
- Contemporary Issues and Challenges Facing the Province
- CHAPTER 28: The Church of North India (United)
- The Mission
- Negotiation
- Issues Addressed and Resolved
- Unfinished Agenda
- CHAPTER 29: The Church of Pakistan (United)
- CHAPTER 30: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
- CHAPTER 31: The Church of the Province of South East Asia
- History of the Anglican Church in South East Asia
- CHAPTER 32: The Church of South India (United)
- History
- The CSI
- CHAPTER 33: The Church of Ceylon (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
- Background
- Early Beginnings
- The Province
- Church Governance
- Outreach
- Children and Youth
- Ministerial Training and Formation
- Women in Ministry
- Lay Orders
- Liturgy and Worship
- Art and Architecture
- Diocesan Link
- The World Church
- Change and Challenge
- Schools
- Sister Religions
- Just Peace
- The Anglican Communion
- CHAPTER 34: The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia
- Māori in Ministry
- Melanesia and Polynesia
- Contemporary Issues
- Life in the Province
- Interfaith and Ecumenical Relationships
- Participation within the Communion
- Possible Future
- CHAPTER 35: The Anglican Church of Australia
- Beginnings
- The Division of the Diocese of Australia
- Colonial Church Issues
- The 1850 Conference of Australasian Bishops
- A Constitution for the Australian Church
- Missions
- Diocesan Churchmanship
- Education
- Statistics
- Social Voice
- Literature
- Anglican Communion
- Diocese of Sydney
- Current Issues Facing the Australian Church.
- CHAPTER 36: The Church of the Province of Melanesia.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed May 8, 2013).
- ISBN:
- 9781118320815
- 1118320816
- 9781118320747
- 1118320743
- 9781118320839
- 1118320832
- 9781299313965
- 1299313965
- 9781785393860
- 1785393863
- 9781118320860
- 1118320867
- OCLC:
- 827852606
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