A New History of the Church in Wales: Governance and Ministry, Theology and Society

ISBN-13: 9781108730877 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 390 str.

Norman Doe

Opis

Marking the centenary of the Church in Wales, following disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales in 1920, the book explores landmark developments, continuity and change, in various aspects of church life, culture and governance, from theological, legal, social and political perspectives.

Recenzje

'This is a lively collection of essays … more importantly fresh approaches to the role and mission of the Church in the undoubtedly challenging decades that lie ahead.' David Ceri Jones, Journal of Church and State

Spis treści

Foreword Bishop Andrew John and Bishop June Osborne; Preface; Introduction Norman Doe; Part I. Historical Antecedents and Overview of the Century: 1. The age of saints to the Victorian church Roger Brown; 2. The road to disestablishment Jeffrey Gainer; 3. A century of Christianity in Wales D. Densil Morgan; 4. The church in Wales across the century William Price; Part II. Governance and Ministry: 5. The constitution of the church Norman Doe; 6. The bishops and archbishops Arthur Edwards; 7. The clergy: priests and deacons Barry Morgan; 8. The laity and patterns of ministry Rhiannon Johnson; Part III. Doctrine, Liturgy, Rites and Other Faith Communities: 9. The doctrine of the church Peter Sedgwick; 10. The liturgy of the church Gregory K. Cameron; 11. The rites of passage Charlotte Wright; 12. The church and other communities of faith Ainsley Griffiths; Part IV. The Church and Society: 13. Welsh Anglicans and cultural debate Rowan Williams; 14. The church and education Rosalind Williams; 15. The church and the Welsh language Enid R. Morgan; 16. The church, state and society Joanna Penberthy; Part V. Conclusions: 17. The image of the church Mary Stallard; 18. The church of the future John Davies; Bibliography; Index.