Anglican Vision

by James E. Griffiss

Overview

In this first volume to the New Church's Teaching Series James Griffiss provides an introduction to the Anglican tradition. He focuses especially on Anglicanism's ability to hold together theological continuity (especially the emphasis on the Incarnation) with social and cultural change. After discussing the Episcopal Church today and the ways in which it has changed over the past fifty years, Griffiss shows how the distinctive Anglican approach has been lived out in its history, spirituality, mission, worship, and approach to Scripture. Throughout, the book stresses the place of Anglicanism in the late twentieth century and its ability to be both flexible and traditional in rapidly changing cultures.

The Anglican Vision is intended for wide parish use, including adult education, parish forums, inquirers and newcomers classes, and study groups throughout the church year. It includes a study guide, list of resources, and suggestions for further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561013326
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/1997
Series:	New Church's Teaching Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	148
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

James E. Griffiss is editor of the Anglican Theological Review and the series editor of the New Church's Teaching Series. An Episcopal priest and theologian, he has taught systematic theology and several Anglican seminaries in North America, including Hashota House, the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and Seabury-Western.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 From England to Portage
Chapter 2 The Beginnings of Anglicanism
Chapter 3 The Renewal of Anglicanism
Chapter 4 Mission and the Anglican Communion
Chapter 5 Anglican Believing
Chapter 6 Anglican Worship
Chapter 7 Identity and Diversity
Chapter 8 The Church as Sacrament

Editorial Reviews

The Anglican Vision … provides a general overview of the Episcopal Church: its origins, history, beliefs and worship, and distinguishing qualities. As such, it would be a strong basis for inquirers' or adult confirmation programs. … The Anglican Vision is really an introduction to the Episcopal Church, and quite a good one. At less than 150 pages, it is brief yet meaty in content

Leaven

Throughout, the author has recounted his own journey in faith, and here he speaks as a late 20th century man as much as a scholar. As one whose own journey parallels his, I found the account readable and persuasive. More to the point, it makes Anglican life and worship accessible to those who have come newly to our household.” —the Rt. Rev. Arthur E. Walmsley

“Griffiss does a fine job of portraying the wisdom inherent in treasuring the old, discerning the merely customary, and embracing the virtues of the new.” —Sewanee Theological Review

“Anglican theology, as Griffiss describes it, draws strongly on tradition, yet it is open to change and its ultimate purpose is liberation through Christ for individuals and communities. The Anglicanism he advocates is mature enough to forego brash certainties, and to be open to ambiguity, doubt, and questioning.” —Virginia Seminary Journal

From the Publisher

Anglican theology, as Griffiss describes it, draws strongly on tradition, yet it is open to change and its ultimate purpose is liberation through Christ for individuals and communities. The Anglicanism he advocates is mature enough to forego brash certainties, and to be open to ambiguity, doubt, and questioning.

Virginia Seminary Journal

Throughout, the author has recounted his own journey in faith, and here he speaks as a late 20th century man as much as a scholar. As one whose own journey parallels his, I found the account readable and persuasive. More to the point, it makes Anglican life and worship accessible to those who have come newly to our household.

the Rt. Rev. Arthur E. Walmsley

Griffiss does a fine job of portraying the wisdom inherent in treasuring the old, discerning the merely customary, and embracing the virtues of the new.

Sewanee Theological Review