Voice in the Wilderness

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Why should we listen to the Church of England?

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

459 kr

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The Church of England’s status as the only established church in the Anglican Communion often sparks heated debates, with critics calling it an outdated relic in need of reform. Yet, beneath the surface of public discourse lies a broader and more nuanced conversation — one that this book brings to light. A Voice in the Wilderness gathers an eclectic mix of voices — politicians, historians, journalists, theologians, and experienced clergy — to explore the enduring value of the Church of England’s public role. Far from a one-sided defence of establishment, this collection captures the diverse reasons people from various walks of life cherish the Church’s unique place in society. Highlighting perspectives from unexpected quarters, the book challenges common assumptions and invites readers to reconsider what it means for a church to be "established" in a modern, pluralistic society. Both a contribution to the ongoing debate and a reflection of the varied opinions surrounding the Church, A Voice in the Wilderness is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and public life.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-04-30
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor208
FörlagSCM Press
ISBN9780334066989

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Bishop Graham Tomlin is the Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness, which manages a website, Seen & Unseen, that publishes articles regularly on culture and current affairs from a Christian perspective, as well as hosting three podcasts. Professor Joshua Hordern is Professor of Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford and a member of the Church of England’s Faith and Order Commission.

IntroductionJoshua Hordern and Graham TomlinPart I: Faith1 Time to Realign our Loyalties: Taking Leave of EstablishmentJonathan Chaplin2 ‘As for me and my house.’ Nations, States, and Corporate Religious Agency in the BibleJohn Ritzema3 People, Place and Gospel Purpose: Anglican Identity, Inheritance and Pathways of FidelityEleanor Sanderson4 The Characteristic Voice of the Church of EnglandEdward Dowler5 A Legitimate Witness: On Loyalty to the Church of England’s Inheritance of FaithJoshua HordernPart II: History6 Parliament, Constitution and the Voice of the ChurchDominic Grieve7 Adapt and Survive: The Role of the Coronation in Legitimising the Church of England Through Combining Change and TraditionCatherine Pepinster8 Gender, Sex and the future of EstablishmentMark Chapman9 Is the Church of England More than just the Religious Wing of Multiculturalism?Tom HollandPart III: Place10 Make straight a highway for our GodJill Duff11 The Church in Place: An Earthed and Enduring HeritageMarcus Walker12 Why do we have bishops in the Lords?James Newcome13 The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England in the Anglican CommunionGraham TomlinPart IV: Transcendence14 The Beyond in our Midst: Transcendence, the Church, and National LifeDavid Fergusson15 The Political Necessity of Transcendence: Why our politics needs a legitimate voice from the Church of EnglandMalcolm Brown16 A Church That Transcends DivisionDaniel Greenberg17 The Role of the Church of England in a Multifaith DemocracyDilwar Hussain18 Remarks on TranscendenceShermara Fletcher-Hoyte