The Established Church: Past, Present and Future (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780567358097)

This book offers a definitive account of the recent history and theology of the establishment of the Church of England. Written in an accessible style and at the same time rooted in serious scholarship, it offers a range of views and opinions as well as an awareness of contemporary political and social problems. It asks a number of penetrating questions, including the key issue of the extent to which churches, and particularly the Church of England, can be protected from equality legislation, while at the same time expecting to have special political and social privileges. This issue relates to the thorny problems of the reform of the House of Lords, and even to the future of the Monarchy. While there is no effort to impose a particular agenda or solution, the book is nevertheless often provocative and suggests a number of ways forward for establishment. It is intended as a lively contribution to an often-overlooked debate, which has nevertheless become increasingly important in the multi-cultural context of contemporary Britain.

Author: Mark Chapman
ISBN-10: 0567358097
ISBN-13: 9780567358097
Publisher: T&T Clark
Language: English
Published: 07/28/2011
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 22