Anglican and Evangelical? - Softcover

Turnbull, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826481647 ISBN 13: 9780826481641

Publisher: Continuum, 2007

Synopsis

At a time when Anglicans and Evangelicals seem to be increasingly polarized rather than part of the same tradition, an Evangelical Anglican takes a fresh look at the historical and contemporary expressions of each to assess their distinctive standpoints, to show how much common ground they share and to examine what this means for the church today. Practicing Anglicans who consider themselves on one or the other side of the debate, as well as those who would ally themselves with both traditions, will welcome this new appraisal with its insight into meeting points and mutual goals.

This is a vital contribution for all who are concerned to arrest the perception, whatever the reality, of the Anglican church's inexorable decline.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Turnbull is Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He was formerly vicar of Christ Church, Chineham, Hampshire and formerly the Chairman of the Business Committee of the General Synod.

Review:

"this is a serious, lively, and skilfully argued book that addresses major issues in the contemporary Church" (Church Times)

"This book should be read by anyone who retains the slightest optimism about the survival of Anglicanism" (The American Spectator)

"The main punch of the book is found at the end of the penultimate chapter [where] Turnbull argues convincingly"

(Expository Times)

"This book is an important introduction to a strand of Anglicanism which is becoming more and more significant" - Church of England Newspaper (Michael Nazir-Ali Church Of England Newspaper)

'while making a case against catholic and liberal views, [Turnbull] is measured and warm towards opponents. He doesn't duck controversy, touching on homosexuality and evangelical church planting initiatives with some skill. Best read with some knowledge of the issues beforehand and likely to be on the reading list for aspiring Anglican clergy.'Andy Peck, Christianity

"As a short history and description of Anglican Evangelicalism, it could hardly be bettered." Reviewed by John Habgood in Times Literary Supplement, 2008

Review in Theology.

"Turnbull has provided an important contribution to the discussion, which should, if nothing else, enable greater clarity. For that, he is to be thanked."
Churchman, Spring 2010

"This book is an important introduction to a strand of Anglicanism which is becoming more and more significant" - Church of England Newspaper (Sanford Lakoff Church Of England Newspaper)

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0826481647
• ISBN 13: 9780826481641
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192