Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today's Word

by Winfield Bevins

Far from being a faith of the past, Anglicanism presents a rich spiritual tradition that has matured into a worldwide movement of Christians on every continent. The Anglican tradition offers a refreshing alternative to our postmodern world by helping us reconnect to the historic Christian faith in a way that speaks to our present age. If you're interested in learning more about the Anglican tradition, Simply Anglican is the clear and charitable guide you've been waiting for. Winfield Bevins provides an accessible overview of Anglican history, theology, and worship. With discussion questions and recommended reading at the end of each chapter, plus a glossary of terms in the back, this book is the ideal introduction to Anglicanism! WHAT OTHERS ARE

168 pages, Paperback

Published September 16, 2020

About the author

Dr. Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, artist, and the founding director of Creo Arts, which is a non-profit that exists to bring beauty, goodness, and truth to the world through the arts. Winfield is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary where he champions the integration of art, theology, and mission. Over the past decade, he has helped start numerous initiatives and academic programs that have trained leaders from around the world. He frequently speaks at conferences, seminaries, and universities on a variety of topics and is an affiliate professor at several academic institutions.

He is the author of several books, including Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World, which was nominated for a Reader’s Choice Award (InterVarsity Press, 2022); Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation (Zondervan, 2019); and Marks of a Movement (2019), which has been translated into Korean and Spanish. Winfield’s work has been featured in various outlets such as Christianity Today, Publishers Weekly, Outreach Magazine, and Religious News Service.

As an artist, he describes his artwork as “modern inconography” because it explores the intersection where the past and the present meet through sacred art. He believes that we need new forms and expressions of ancient truths to speak to a new generation, that are connected to those who have gone before us, drawing fresh inspiration from the past for our faith for today through art. As an artist, he hopes that his art will invite viewers to slow down and pray to God who is “ever ancient, ever new.” He and his wife have three daughters and live in Kentucky where he has a working studio and runs the Creo Arts Gallery.

Reviews

[Aris Slabaugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really excellent, approachable introduction to the Anglican tradition. Due to the author’s background, I think this is most valuable to those of us in the United States who were shaped in low church or nondenominational contexts and are interested in a faith expression with greater awareness of the global and historic church.

[Michael T Moos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to Anglicanism.

[Suzanne Kehlenbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you are a lifelong Anglican or someone new to this tradition, you will find much to love about this book. Winfield Bevins breaks down and explains much about the being an Anglican. This book is explanatory and, at the same time, inspiring. Highly recommend.

[Ashley Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a simple guide for those of us new to the Anglican Communion, this book was surprisingly thorough! I appreciated the history overview and the focus on the *why* behind the traditions of the Anglican Way.

[Catherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

A basic breakdown of the Anglican faith. Very helpful to those interested in understanding what it is all about.