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A History of Global Anglicanism

Hardback

Main Details

Title A History of Global Anglicanism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kevin Ward
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:376
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreHistory of religion
ISBN/Barcode 9780521803953
ClassificationsDewey:283.09
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 14 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 November 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Anglicanism can be seen as irredeemably English. In this book Kevin Ward questions that assumption. He explores the character of the African, Asian, Oceanic, Caribbean and Latin American churches which are now a majority in the world-wide communion, and shows how they are decisively shaping what it means to be Anglican. While emphasising the importance of colonialism and neo-colonialism for explaining the globalisation of Anglicanism, Ward does not focus predominantly on the Churches of Britain and N. America; nor does he privilege the idea of Anglicanism as an 'expansion of English Christianity'. At a time when Anglicanism faces the danger of dissolution Ward explores the historically deep roots of non-Western forms of Anglicanism, and the importance of the diversity and flexibility which has so far enabled Anglicanism to develop cohesive yet multiform identities around the world.

Author Biography

Kevin Ward is Lecturer in African Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Leeds. He is a trustee of the Church Mission Society and a member of the General Synod of the Church of England.

Reviews

'This is a valuable and timely book, an asset to anyone who wishes to better understand the diverse and global nature of the Anglican Communion.' British and Irish Association for Mission Studies 'Kevin Ward does us all great service in this new book.' Church Times