Ministry in the Anglican Tradition from Henry VIII to 1900

The Church of England developed a distinctive style of ministry in the sixteenth century, reflecting the values and practices of the English people. Ministry in the Anglican Tradition from Henry VIII to 1900 explores the complex process by which Anglican ministry evolved in dialogue with social and political changes. By the end of the Victorian period, ministry had begun to take on the broad diversity we know today, preserving the insights of its Reformation ancestors while responding to new and unfamiliar contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Church of England experienced a significant transformation during the sixteenth century when Henry VIII declared it free of papal control, marking the beginning of the Reformation. This period saw the development of a distinctive style of ministry that reflected the values and practices of the English people. In his book Ministry in the Anglican Tradition from Henry VIII to 1900, John L. Kater delves into the complex process by which Anglican ministry evolved in dialogue with social and political changes in England and around the world. By the end of the Victorian period, ministry in the Anglican tradition had become more diverse, encompassing a wide range of perspectives and approaches. This book explores the various ways in which laypeople, clergy, and missionaries in multiple settings and under various conditions have contributed to the emergence of a uniquely Anglican way of responding to the call to serve Christ and the world. While preserving many of the insights of its Reformation ancestors and their heritage, Anglican ministry has also adapted to the new and often unfamiliar contexts it now calls home.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 150 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978714847