The Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England 2nd edition: A Handbook

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This highly useful book provides quick reference and accessibility to the current canon law of both churches. The entry for every canonical term presents its definition and the law relating to it in each canon. There are cross-references throughout to help the reader make further significant connections. Also included are terms not easily translated across the two canons, and some common terms from the Eastern Catholic Church. The appendices contain changes to the Universal law of the Roman Catholic Church which are outside the 1983 Code of Canon law. At a time when Christians are increasingly working side by side, this is an essential resource for pastoral workers, scholars and clergy in all the churches. For this new edition the content has been significantly updated and revised. Of the now 466 entries in this book 80 have been updated or added newly

Rhidian Jones holds first degrees in Law and Classics, and a Master's degree in Canon Law. He has served as vicar in the Church in Wales, sub-warden of a Centre for Christian Spirituality in Oxford, and archivist of the Abbey of Lerins, near Cannes. He is author of several publications, including a spiritual anthology of poems. He lives in Oxford where he writes and tutors.

The detailed comparison of different Christian legal systems has been the neglected dimension of ecumenism. This unique dictionary is a handy guide to existing law and an invitation to increase mutual knowledge and cooperation.' Fr Robert Ombres OP, University of Oxford 'At a time when the Anglican Communion is recovering an understanding of its Canon Law as an articulation of its identity and mission; and by comparative study, as a means of ecumenical dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church, this timely volume provides an invaluable source of reference, being both diverse and detailed, which will guide and illuminate research and scholarship.' Mark Hill, Chancellor of the Diocese of Chichester 'This handbook is a most welcome addition to the growing library of canon law works. This value-for-money volume embraces a wealth of material which is well presented, and can only serve in casting light on terms which perhaps have been surrounded in obscurity.' Revd Jonathan Redvers Harris, Parson and Parish 'At least since the days of Dr Johnson, lexicographers have been seen to be men or women of wide learning, great determination and astounding industry. Rhidian Jones joins their number. I want this book for reference and for pleasure.' Sir John Owen, Auditor of the Chancery Court of York 'A most helpful reference book for Canon Lawyers.' Msgr Ralph Brown, Former Vicar General to the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster 'A highly useful starting point in researching Church Law. What makes this volume so useful is that sources and commentaries for different points of law discussed are cited. -- Michael Daniel * AD 2000 * The Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England might sound dreary, but it's fun. It could save you at a critical moment in 'The Weakest Link' or get you through one more round of Brain of Britain. Can you tell the difference between curtilage and curate? You can with this book. You can distinguish between a catechesis, a catchumen, and a camerlengo. The Lambeth Quadrilateral is not after all a dance invented by Lewis Carroll. Never be outshone at a PCC or a Synod again. * Together: The Ecumenical Newsletter for Sussex Churches, 46 (Winter 2001) Highlights * Its format is that of a glossary providing quick reference and easy alphabetical accessibility to the terminology and principal institutions of canon law in both the Roman Catholic and Anglican Communions...a most useful volume for Roman Catholics as well as Anglicans, and deserves a wider readership than professional canonists...I would recommend that all those involved in a shared church or Local Ecumenical Project purchase a copy. * Priests and People 15.4 (April 2001) * The vocabulary of canon law is extraordinarily rich - especially when approached ecumenically. It also carries the weight of its historical and theological antecedents; but as churches face new circumstances and pressures, so fresh canonical terms emerge, or else new meanings are attributed to existing terms. This second edition fully recognises these dynamics and is an indispensable starting point for students and practitioners alike. -- Professor Norman Doe, Director, Centre for Law and Religion, Cardiff Law School, UK At least since the days of Dr Johnson lexicographers have been seen to be men or women of wide learning, great determination and astounding industry. Rhidian Jones joins their number. I want this book for reference and pleasure. Time and retirement have accentuated this. -- Sir John Owen, one time High Court Judge and Dean of Arches Court of Canterbury and Auditor of the Chancery Court. Rhidian Jones's Handbook has proved its worth over the last decade. The second edition of a book is both a sign of its success and the opportunity to update and improve. As well as providing new entries, Jones has revised the existing entries on the canon law of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England so as to consolidate his Handbook as a succinct guide to the laws concerned. Comparative canon law has been described as the missing link in much ecumenical dialogue and activity: the Handbook will continue to make this regrettable fact less the case. -- Robert Ombres OP, Dominican Procurator General, Rome.