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All Things Anglican: Who we are and what we believe
All Things Anglican offers a lively and accessible introduction to Anglicanism for anyone wanting to know what makes it distinctive.
Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about another denomination or would like to join an Anglican Church, this guide will introduce you to the basics of Anglican identity and the ways of the Church of England.
Sections
- Why do they do things differently down the road? The breadth of Anglican church traditions;
- Holy, Holy, Holy - understanding Anglican liturgy;
- Reformed and Catholic? - a potted history;
- We Believe - a guide to the Creeds;
- An Anglican A-Z - a glossary of essential terms.
Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about another denomination or would like to join an Anglican Church, this guide will introduce you to the basics of Anglican identity and the ways of the Church of England.
Sections
- Why do they do things differently down the road? The breadth of Anglican church traditions;
- Holy, Holy, Holy - understanding Anglican liturgy;
- Reformed and Catholic? - a potted history;
- We Believe - a guide to the Creeds;
- An Anglican A-Z - a glossary of essential terms.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2018
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June 10, 2019
Given it is a book to help prospective ordinands, it is very good. You get the impression that Marcus is a very good DDO. Lots of illustrative anecdotes from his time as a minister in Brazil.
Useful quotes
“Taking Holy Communion regularly helps us confront our habitual forgetfulness, reminding us of who we truly are by refocusing and reinforcing our identity in Christ.” pg59
Contents
1. What do we mean by Anglicanism?
2. Why does the parish down the road do things differently?- helpful and even-handed navigation on variety in Anglicanism
3. What’s the point of liturgy?
4. What are the essentials of Anglican theology?
5. What happens when Anglicans disagree?- helpful case study on homosexuality and why the stakes are so much higher in this disagreement than in previous ones
6. How do Anglicans understand vocation and calling?- excellent on the priesthood of all believers (without calling it that)
7. How do Anglicans do mission?
8. How does the Anglican Communion work?
Useful quotes
“Taking Holy Communion regularly helps us confront our habitual forgetfulness, reminding us of who we truly are by refocusing and reinforcing our identity in Christ.” pg59
Contents
1. What do we mean by Anglicanism?
2. Why does the parish down the road do things differently?- helpful and even-handed navigation on variety in Anglicanism
3. What’s the point of liturgy?
4. What are the essentials of Anglican theology?
5. What happens when Anglicans disagree?- helpful case study on homosexuality and why the stakes are so much higher in this disagreement than in previous ones
6. How do Anglicans understand vocation and calling?- excellent on the priesthood of all believers (without calling it that)
7. How do Anglicans do mission?
8. How does the Anglican Communion work?
December 12, 2020
Because the writer is a clergyman in the Church of England, he has a fantastic understanding of Anglican history and theology from that perspective. He is also firmly rooted in global Anglicanism through ties to Anglicans from the former nations of the Commonwealth, especially in Africa. In addition, he served as a clergyman in Brazil.
But the book falls short with respect to Episcopal Church history.
For example, he refers to the well known "West Virginia seminary" and "missionary bishops Kinsolving and Morris" in Brazil. There isn't an Episcopal seminary in West Virginia, but there is Virginia Theological Seminary. Only Kinsolving was a bishop, not Morris.
In addition, there seemed to be an argument that the use of the term "The Episcopal Church" instead of "The Episcopal Church in the United States of America" resulted from a split within the church.
Granted, there are Episcopal church provinces that are overseas and so to include the "United States of America" didn't include the full diversity of church membership. At the same time, the name of the denomination had been in debate for a long time prior to this: Protestant or Reformed Catholic? Should the church emphasize its Protestant heritage or include its Catholic heritage as well?
The compromise measure resulted in "The Episcopal Church" as the one currently in use.
Because of these shortcomings, I would recommend Throup's book along with the Anglican Vision by James E. Griffiss, an Episcopal priest.
But the book falls short with respect to Episcopal Church history.
For example, he refers to the well known "West Virginia seminary" and "missionary bishops Kinsolving and Morris" in Brazil. There isn't an Episcopal seminary in West Virginia, but there is Virginia Theological Seminary. Only Kinsolving was a bishop, not Morris.
In addition, there seemed to be an argument that the use of the term "The Episcopal Church" instead of "The Episcopal Church in the United States of America" resulted from a split within the church.
Granted, there are Episcopal church provinces that are overseas and so to include the "United States of America" didn't include the full diversity of church membership. At the same time, the name of the denomination had been in debate for a long time prior to this: Protestant or Reformed Catholic? Should the church emphasize its Protestant heritage or include its Catholic heritage as well?
The compromise measure resulted in "The Episcopal Church" as the one currently in use.
Because of these shortcomings, I would recommend Throup's book along with the Anglican Vision by James E. Griffiss, an Episcopal priest.
March 15, 2021
A useful, but not inclusive book
I needed, as a new anglican convert from catholicsm, with a call to ministry, a book that could explain all of this.
ATA is good book, except for on the issue of Human Sexuality. And given I'm a queer, transgender anglican, human sexuality isn't an issue I can accept anyone being lukewarm on. LGBTQ+ Christians deserve full inclusion in the church. There is nothing in sacramental theology or the teachings of Christ that says that queer Christians should be excluded.
Given the refusal to be inclusive from the author, I would not reccomend this book be read by anyone who is not fully aware of the books stance.
I needed, as a new anglican convert from catholicsm, with a call to ministry, a book that could explain all of this.
ATA is good book, except for on the issue of Human Sexuality. And given I'm a queer, transgender anglican, human sexuality isn't an issue I can accept anyone being lukewarm on. LGBTQ+ Christians deserve full inclusion in the church. There is nothing in sacramental theology or the teachings of Christ that says that queer Christians should be excluded.
Given the refusal to be inclusive from the author, I would not reccomend this book be read by anyone who is not fully aware of the books stance.
February 1, 2021
4/5.
I found this book to be a bit simple, and very Church of England focused. I would have preferred some more history, and less the author rooting his own horn about his different ministries in South America.
Although I did learn new things about the Anglican Church, I wish this book had more details and history to better flesh out such a culturally and historically rich church.
I found this book to be a bit simple, and very Church of England focused. I would have preferred some more history, and less the author rooting his own horn about his different ministries in South America.
Although I did learn new things about the Anglican Church, I wish this book had more details and history to better flesh out such a culturally and historically rich church.
December 14, 2024
This is an incredibly useful book! It may seem silly to think that you need a book to spell out what Anglicans believe, especially for those of us who consider ourselves to be Anglican (and especially especially for those of us who are training to be ordained in the Anglican Church).
If you are discerning ordination in the church of england, I couldn't recommend a better book to read!
If you are discerning ordination in the church of england, I couldn't recommend a better book to read!
February 28, 2022
Its an okay read.
Informative.
But I kinda knew quite a bit of that already.
nice to have it all in "one place" I guess...
the 39 articles of religion are a bit too much "thees and doseth" style 🤦♂️
Informative.
But I kinda knew quite a bit of that already.
nice to have it all in "one place" I guess...
the 39 articles of religion are a bit too much "thees and doseth" style 🤦♂️
May 23, 2020
Useful 101 guide to Anglican thought and theology.
August 11, 2020
A clear, helpful, readable book for those venturing into ministry in the Anglican Church or those who are curious.
October 17, 2020
Amazing book! All i wanted to know about Anglican religion, presented in a very objective manner. A comprehensive guide to Anglican beliefs and ways of working.
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