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

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.

Reviews

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. 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