Description: A major figure in twentieth-century Christianity,
Geoffrey Fisher worked to modernize the Church of England and to
develop the worldwide Anglican Communion. His historic meeting with
Pope John XXIII, his participation in national debates on the Suez
Crisis and nuclear weapons, and his role in crowning Queen
Elizabeth II made him a well-known figure in postwar Britain. His
neglect by professional historians is partly remedied by this new
biography, the first scholarly account of Fisher's life and career.
Endorsements: ""This is a fascinating book--biographical,
analytical, and thorough. Particularly interesting is the section
that details Fisher's role in the creation of four Anglican
provinces in Africa between 1951 and 1960."" --The Living Church
"Hein's book is an excellent introduction to Fisher, and his
bibliography is superb. The book is well written, and the final
chapter is an admirable summing up not only of Fisher's career but
also of the state of the Church of England before, during, and
after the years of his archiepiscopate." --James Dunkly, Sewanee
Theological Review ""What a splendid book. Thought-provoking,
exceedingly well written, wise and balanced in its account--not
only of Fisher's abilities and achievements but also of his
deficiencies and missed opportunities, Hein's work skillfully
blends biography and theological analysis with political, cultural,
and social history."" --David L. Holmes, College of William and
Mary ""David Hein here offers an elegant appraisal of his subject,
placing Fisher in a succession of shifting landscapes and measuring
his role with an acute eye. A superb portrait, it is the work of a
historian of genuine distinction."" --Andrew Chandler, George Bell
Institute at the University of Chichester ""Whilst eminently
scholarly and appropriately demanding for the reader, this
biography holds one's attention--a significant achievement, and
much to be commended "" --Ann Loades, University of Durham, UK,
Emerita ""One of the best historians of church and society at work
today, David Hein provides us with a keen and much-needed
assessment of Fisher's archiepiscopate. This book is essential
reading for anyone interested in the development of today's
Anglican Communion."" --Fredrica Harris Thompsett, President,
Historical Society of the Episcopal Church ""By highlighting the
career of Geoffrey Fisher against the background of the dramatic
times and cultural changes through which he lived, David Hein
offers a judicious and insightful portrait. Fisher's
accomplishments and shortcomings stand out in this lucid
biography."" --Bishop Frederick Borsch, Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Philadelphia ""David Hein's treatment of Archbishop
Fisher's career throws a great deal of light on the Church of
England, Britain in the mid-twentieth century, and the place of
religion in Europe and in the developing world following World War
II. His assessment of Fisher as leader of the international
Anglican Communion is particularly illuminating."" --W. Brown
Patterson, University of the South, Emeritus ""This short,
accessible book is helpful to both the professional scholar and
interested amateur who wish to gain a greater understanding of the
Church of England and the Anglican Communion more widely during the
turbulent post-war period."" --Wendy Dackson, Ripon College,
Cuddesdon About the Contributor(s): David Hein is Professor of
Religion and Philosophy at Hood College and coauthor of The
Episcopalians.
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