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Brief History of the Episcopal Church (Paperback)
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Brief History of the Episcopal Church (Paperback)
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Many denominations have faced serious identity crisis in recent
years. Who are we? We do we exist? What is our mission given the
radical political, social, and economic changes that have occurred
in this century? What does it mean to be church in a pluralistic,
postmodern world? In an effort to answer these and related
questions, denominations have rediscovered their origins and
redefined themselves and their mission in ways that are consistent
with their history. Additional research into denominational
histories and the rewriting of these histories has been of
significant import in helping today's churches relate to their
times. David L. Holmes has produced a relatively concise, highly
literary 400-year history of the Episcopal Church, its successes
and its failures. He has clearly tied this history to the Anglican
Reformation that emerged from Henry VIII's break with Roman
Catholicism (an appendix on the annulment of Henry VIII has been
included for those who may be unfamiliar with what precipitated the
crisis between Henry and the Roman Church). This book, then,
provides a readable and accurate account of the beginnings of the
Anglican Church in America at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, to the
establishment of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America after
the War of Independence, to the present day. Although only sixth in
terms of numbers in the United States, David Holmes concludes, the
denomination that first appeared in the colonies as the Church of
England 400 years ago has become substantially Americanized. It may
be second to none in the nation in terms of power and influence.
All who are interested in American church history and in the
influence of the Episcopal Church on American history will find
David Holmes's account fascinating and helpful. David L. Holmes is
Professor of American Religion and Church History at the College of
William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
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