Pages
760
Year
2016
Language
English

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This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith.
• An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church today
• Explores every aspect of this vibrant religious community—from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communication
• Spans the Anglican Communion's long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women
• Features a substantial articles on the Church's 44 provinces, including a brief history of each
• Brings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world's leading Anglican commentators

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