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The message of the kingdom of God: an ecology of equality and
peace, and an economy of justice. Hope from beyond, sent to the
present, is what Advent asks us to reckon with. Hope consists of
God’s jump leads sent from the future through time and space,
wired right into our present pains, panics, and predicaments. How
can the light of Christ illuminate this present darkness? This book
engages with two great Christmas hymns: the Magnificat and
Benedictus. It is also rooted in poets, prophets and the theology
and devotional writing of the black theologian and mentor to Martin
Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman. Using the lectio divina approach
to passages drawn from Isaiah and Luke, An Advent Manifesto is an
invitation to pray and practise that most ancient Advent prayer,
‘Come, Lord Jesus, come.’
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Anthony Bash; Foreword by Martyn Percy
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Importing Faith (Hardcover)
Glyn J. Ackerley; Foreword by Martyn Percy
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Specially commissioned essays evaluating the work of David Martin,
one of the most prominent British sociologists of religion. David
Martin is a world-renowned sociologist, and one of the most
prominent sociologists of religion ever to have emerged from the
British Isles. Noted for his work on secularization,
Pentecostalism, the Church of England and religious trends in
general, his work has influenced the entire shape of a discipline
that is now firmly established in many universities. This volume
celebrates his 70th birthday, and his substantial and varied
contributions to the sociology of religion stretching over a 50
year period. Andrew Walker and Martyn Percy have collated and
edited a collection of essays - all freshly commissioned - that
evaluate Martin's work. Contributors include Bryan Wilson, Steve
Bruce, Grace Davie, Graham Howes, Richard Fenn, Karel Dobbelaere,
Christie Davies, Robin Gill, Bernice Martin and Kieran Flanagan.
This timely and appreciative volume is essential reading for all
who want to understand the shape of the discipline of the sociology
of religion.
To many people, the Church of England and worldwide Anglican
Communion has the aura of an institution that is dislocated and
adrift. Buffeted by tempestuous and stormy debates on sexuality,
gender, authority and power - to say nothing of priorities in
mission and ministry, and the leadership and management of the
church - a once confident Anglicanism appears to be anxious and
vulnerable. The Future Shape of Anglicanism offers a constructive
and critical engagement with the currents and contours that have
brought the church to this point. It assesses and evaluates the
forces now shaping the church and challenges them culturally,
critically, and theologically. The Future Shape of Anglicanism
engages with the church of the present that is simultaneously
dissenting and loyal, as well as critical and constructive. For all
who are engaged in ecclesiological investigations, and for those
who study the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion,
this book offers new maps and charts for the present and future. It
is an essential companion and guide to some of the movements and
forces that are currently shaping the church.
Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins
of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and
attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a
rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the
churches are to comprehend their situation in the modern world,
thereby enabling them to engage more confidently with society.
Drawing on a range of perspectives in the religion-culture debate,
and from case studies in the USA and Europe, the book explores the
myriad of ways in which culture is now shaping contemporary
Christianity, and how vital an appreciation of this dynamic is for
the self-understanding of churches and theology. This book explores
the crucial and continuing contribution that theology can make to
public life, in an era that is often perceived to be dominated by
consumerism and secularity. It will especially appeal to scholars
of contemporary religion, practical theologians, and all those who
are engaged in ministerial formation.
To many people, the Church of England and worldwide Anglican
Communion has the aura of an institution that is dislocated and
adrift. Buffeted by tempestuous and stormy debates on sexuality,
gender, authority and power - to say nothing of priorities in
mission and ministry, and the leadership and management of the
church - a once confident Anglicanism appears to be anxious and
vulnerable. The Future Shape of Anglicanism offers a constructive
and critical engagement with the currents and contours that have
brought the church to this point. It assesses and evaluates the
forces now shaping the church and challenges them culturally,
critically, and theologically. The Future Shape of Anglicanism
engages with the church of the present that is simultaneously
dissenting and loyal, as well as critical and constructive. For all
who are engaged in ecclesiological investigations, and for those
who study the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion,
this book offers new maps and charts for the present and future. It
is an essential companion and guide to some of the movements and
forces that are currently shaping the church.
In this groundbreaking book exploring Christianity and contemporary
culture, internationally-renowned scholars (including David Martin,
Alister McGrath, Billy Abraham, Billy Kay and Pete Ward), interface
with the legacy of Andrew Walker's work and look forward in their
own predictions of trends. Following Walker's special interests in
house churches, charismatic renewal, culture and faith, this book
picks up on these themes and also looks more broadly at topics such
as Pentecostalism, Alpha and post-Evangelicalism.
This focused concentration and celebration of Anglican life could
not be more timely. Debates on sexuality and gender (including
women bishops), whether or not the church has a Covenant, or can be
a Communion, and how it is ultimately led, are issues that have
dominated the ecclesial horizon for several decades. No book on
Anglicanism can ever claim to have all the answers to all the
questions. However, Martyn Percy's work does offer significant new
insights and illumination - highlighting just how rich and
reflexive the Anglican tradition can be in living and proclaiming
the gospel of Christ. These essays provide some sharply-focused
snapshots of contemporary Anglicanism, and cover many of the
crucial issues affecting Anglicans today, such as the nature of
mission and ministry, theological training and formation, and
ecclesial identity and leadership. Church culture is often prey to
contemporary fads and fashion. Percy's work calls Anglicanism to
deeper discipleship; to attend to its roots, identity and shape;
and to inhabit the world with a faith rooted in commitment,
confidence and Christ.
Seeking to dynamically alter the way that theologians,
ecclesiologists, students of religion and ministers look at the
relationship between church and society, this book takes religion,
politics and society as basic categories and explores how
oft-overlooked issues are in fact highly significant for the
shaping of theological and ecclesiological horizons. The Ecclesial
Canopy is not, however, simply about reading meanings into
religion, politics and society. Rather, it sets out to faithfully
interpret much of the material that surrounds us, yet is often
taken for granted or unnoticed. Paying close and patient attention
to beliefs, language, artefacts, rituals, practices and other
material - all of which are constitutive for ecclesial life and
theological identity - this book offers an invitation of engagement
to the scholar or minister. The Ecclesial Canopy makes a
significant and important contribution to the field of pastoral and
practical theology. Building on the concepts of implicit and
invisible religion, Martyn Percy offers a fresh and original
interpretative 'take' on contemporary society, appealing to clergy,
laity, scholars and all those working in the field of theory and
reflective practice in practical and pastoral theology.
Seeking to dynamically alter the way that theologians,
ecclesiologists, students of religion and ministers look at the
relationship between church and society, this book takes religion,
politics and society as basic categories and explores how
oft-overlooked issues are in fact highly significant for the
shaping of theological and ecclesiological horizons. The Ecclesial
Canopy is not, however, simply about reading meanings into
religion, politics and society. Rather, it sets out to faithfully
interpret much of the material that surrounds us, yet is often
taken for granted or unnoticed. Paying close and patient attention
to beliefs, language, artefacts, rituals, practices and other
material - all of which are constitutive for ecclesial life and
theological identity - this book offers an invitation of engagement
to the scholar or minister. The Ecclesial Canopy makes a
significant and important contribution to the field of pastoral and
practical theology. Building on the concepts of implicit and
invisible religion, Martyn Percy offers a fresh and original
interpretative 'take' on contemporary society, appealing to clergy,
laity, scholars and all those working in the field of theory and
reflective practice in practical and pastoral theology.
This book seeks to dynamically alter the way that theologians,
ecclesiologists, students of religion and ministers look at the
church. Taking the ideas of composition, formation and vocation as
basic ecclesial categories, Martyn Percy explores how apparently
innocent and incidental material is in fact highly significant for
the shaping of theological and ecclesiological horizons. The
Introduction sets the tone, with a meditation on how the apparently
ordinary scent of a country church can be redolent with meaning,
setting the tone of expectation in relation to subsequent worship.
This book is not, however, simply about reading meanings into
events, ideas, conversations and contexts. Rather, it sets out to
faithfully interpret much of the material that surrounds us, yet is
often taken for granted, or more usually unnoticed. The book is an
invitation to involve the scholar or minister, paying close and
patient attention to beliefs, language, artefacts, rituals,
practices and other material - all of which are constitutive for
ecclesial life and theological identity.
This book seeks to dynamically alter the way that theologians,
ecclesiologists, students of religion and ministers look at the
church. Taking the ideas of composition, formation and vocation as
basic ecclesial categories, Martyn Percy explores how apparently
innocent and incidental material is in fact highly significant for
the shaping of theological and ecclesiological horizons. The
Introduction sets the tone, with a meditation on how the apparently
ordinary scent of a country church can be redolent with meaning,
setting the tone of expectation in relation to subsequent worship.
This book is not, however, simply about reading meanings into
events, ideas, conversations and contexts. Rather, it sets out to
faithfully interpret much of the material that surrounds us, yet is
often taken for granted, or more usually unnoticed. The book is an
invitation to involve the scholar or minister, paying close and
patient attention to beliefs, language, artefacts, rituals,
practices and other material - all of which are constitutive for
ecclesial life and theological identity.
Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins
of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and
attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a
rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the
churches are to comprehend their situation in the modern world,
thereby enabling them to engage more confidently with society.
Drawing on a range of perspectives in the religion-culture debate,
and from case studies in the USA and Europe, the book explores the
myriad of ways in which culture is now shaping contemporary
Christianity, and how vital an appreciation of this dynamic is for
the self-understanding of churches and theology. This book explores
the crucial and continuing contribution that theology can make to
public life, in an era that is often perceived to be dominated by
consumerism and secularity. It will especially appeal to scholars
of contemporary religion, practical theologians, and all those who
are engaged in ministerial formation.
All too often Church leaders may want to work cooperatively with
others, and yet find themselves frustrated. Clergy, Culture and
Ministry considers the difficulties and challenges faced by any
incumbent wishing to interpret and understand what is going on in
their congregation and parish, and why it might be happening.
Engaging with the work of Wesley Carr, Ian Tomlinson brings theory
and practice into conversation by responding to each of Carr's
'propositions' with a 'critical incident' from the author's own
parish experience. Table of Contents: Foreword - Martyn Percy
Introduction 1 Critical Incidents 2 Behaviours and Boundaries 3
Practical and Pastoral Theology 4 Applications and Reflections 5
Propositions and Practical Wisdom 6 Pastors, Preachers and Priests
- Some Prescriptions Conclusion Afterword - Martyn Percy
This focused concentration and celebration of Anglican life could
not be more timely. Debates on sexuality and gender (including
women bishops), whether or not the church has a Covenant, or can be
a Communion, and how it is ultimately led, are issues that have
dominated the ecclesial horizon for several decades. No book on
Anglicanism can ever claim to have all the answers to all the
questions. However, Martyn Percy's work does offer significant new
insights and illumination - highlighting just how rich and
reflexive the Anglican tradition can be in living and proclaiming
the gospel of Christ. These essays provide some sharply-focused
snapshots of contemporary Anglicanism, and cover many of the
crucial issues affecting Anglicans today, such as the nature of
mission and ministry, theological training and formation, and
ecclesial identity and leadership. Church culture is often prey to
contemporary fads and fashion. Percy's work calls Anglicanism to
deeper discipleship; to attend to its roots, identity and shape;
and to inhabit the world with a faith rooted in commitment,
confidence and Christ.
This collection of essays examines responses to the Millennium and
whether or not the year 2000 could be claimed as a specifically
Christian time. It also considers how other religions reacted to
the moment and what millennial celebrations reveal about religion
in a secular age.
Do we really understand others and their beliefs? Martyn Percy
believes that if we better understand the people in our churches,
in our communities and in our societies, then we might cultivate
more ease in the 21st century, not only in local and national
politics but also in international politics. Others: A Very Short
Book About Beliefs takes a curious, anti-prejudiced look at some
weird and wacky beliefs. And although odd beliefs are wryly
observed throughout, its subversive subtext aims to challenge
people not to write off others' beliefs as irrational, weird or
daft but to invite the reader to reconsider others in the light of
what we don't know.
Wesley Carr's ministry within the Church of England is renowned and
distinguished.A As Dean of Westminster Abbey he is often at the
forefront of national religious ceremonies. His ministry, academic
posts and widely acclaimed books have also established him as one
of the leading pastoral theologians in recent times. The Character
of Wisdom brings together leading writers, thinkers and
broadcasters to reflect on Dr Carr's many and varied contributions
to church and national life, and on particular aspects of his
ministry and writings.A The authors explore themes such as the
nature of priestly ministry, the role of clergy and the church, the
function of cathedrals, ministry and the media, church finance,
discipleship and vocation, and New Testament theology. Presenting
an invaluable guide to the present and future shape of pastoral
theology, public theology, and ministry, this book shows how
practising pastoral theology can hope to reveal something of the
manifold wisdom of God. The contributors to this volume are: Paul
Avis; Duncan B. Forrester; Robin Gill; Stephen Lowe; Christopher
Moody; Anton Obholzer; Emma Percy; Martyn Percy; Alastair Redfern;
Edward R. Shapiro; Angela Tilby; Francis Ward; and Tom Wright.
In this groundbreaking book exploring Christianity and contemporary
culture, internationally-renowned scholars (including David Martin,
Alister McGrath, Billy Abraham, Billy Kay and Pete Ward), interface
with the legacy of Andrew Walker's work and look forward in their
own predictions of trends. Following Walker's special interests in
house churches, charismatic renewal, culture and faith, this book
picks up on these themes and also looks more broadly at topics such
as Pentecostalism, Alpha and post-Evangelicalism.
How do churches and other religious organizations attempt to order
themselves in a secular age? Is a theocracy possible within a
democracy? To what extent should churches borrow 'management-speak'
and techniques from business? This book explores the key issues,
and critiques some of the main models of management that have
recently been imported into churches. Anyone interested in what the
21st century holds for the structure of Christian churches will
find this book instructive and thought-provoking.
Faiths Lost and Found probes the social, psychological and
theological dynamics of apostasy – the leaving or renunciation of
a religion, or the embracing of an opinion contrary to one’s
previous religious beliefs – and through personal, theological
and spiritual reflection, examines the conditions and causes that
prompt individuals to renounce one approach to faith and embrace
another. Martyn Percy and Charles Foster examine the stories of ten
people who have left one iteration of Christianity and found
themselves ostracised or banished by the community they have left,
and yet have found a new spiritual home that has nurtured and
nourished their life, love and faith. Combining biblical,
sociological, pastoral and cultural concerns, they explore the
journeys these people have taken, and what they have lost and found
in the course of these (often traumatic) transitions. This book
will aid understanding of apostasy and help inform the response of
individuals, faith communities, and the Church as an institution.
The Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian denomination
and claims a membership of some 80 million members in about 164
countries. Given that there are only around two hundred countries
in the world, this makes the churches of the Anglican Communion the
most geographically widespread denomination after Roman
Catholicism. The 44 essays in this volume embrace a wide range of
academic disciplines: theological; historical; demography and
geography; and different aspects of culture and ethics. They are
united in their discussion of what is effectively a new
inter-disciplinary subject which we have termed 'Anglican Studies'.
At the core of this volume is the phenomenon of 'Anglicanism' as
this is expressed in different places and in a variety of ways
across the world. This Handbook covers a far broader set of topics
from a wider range of perspectives than has been hitherto attempted
in Anglican Studies. At the same time, it doesn't impose a
particular theological or historical agenda. The contributions are
drawn from across the spectrum of theological views and opinions.
It shows that the unsettled nature of the polity is part of its own
rich history; and many will see this as a somewhat lustrous
tradition. In its comprehensive coverage, this volume is a valuable
contribution to Anglican Studies and helps formulate a discipline
that might perhaps promote dialogue and discussion across the
Anglican world.
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