Anglicanism: The Thought and Practice of the Church of England

by Paul Elmer More, Malcolm Cross

First published in 1935, this classic compilation provides a connected account of the theological literature of the Church of England during the 17th Century. Particularly invaluable to scholars and students, it contains a considerable number of passages which have not been printed since the original time of writing. In addition, since the doctrines of the Church of England have never been defined by the thinking of single theologian like Luther or Calvin, there has been always need to consult a considerable range of writings in order to resolve questions of doctrine and practice. This book brings together just such a range, providing a comprehensive insight into the theology of 17th Century Anglicanism.

812 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

About the author

Paul Elmer More was an American journalist, critic, essayist and Christian apologist.

Reviews

[Derek DeMars · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful resource for getting a grasp of the theological distinctives of the Anglican Church. The introductory chapters were very thorough overviews of the Church of England's ethos and the circumstances of its reformation. The rest of the content (excerpts from the writings of Anglican theologians during the 1600s) was helpfully organized and included some great selections.

This collection will probably only appeal to a limited audience (specifically church historians and Anglican ministers). But for anyone in those categories, it's an incredibly useful reference to have handy.