Description
Historical and Theological Reflections on the Anglican Church from J. I. Packer
The Anglican Church has a rich theological heritage filled with a diversity of views and practices. Like a river with a main current and several offshoot streams, Anglicanism has a main body with many distinct, smaller communities. So what constitutes mainstream Anglicanism?
Influential Anglican theologian J. I. Packer makes the case that "authentic Anglicanism" is biblical, liturgical, evangelical, pastoral, episcopal (ordaining bishops), national (engaging with the culture), and ecumenical (eager to learn from other Christians). As he surveys the history and tensions within the Anglican Church, Packer casts a vision for the future that is grounded in the Scriptures, fueled by missions, guided by historical creeds and practices, and resolved to enrich its people.
Author: J. I. Packer
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 06/15/2021
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.13h x 6.38w x 1.34d
ISBN13: 9781433560118
ISBN10: 1433560119
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Anglican
- Religion | Christian Church | History
- Religion | Christian Theology | General
About the Author
J. I. Packer (1926-2020) served as the Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic best seller Knowing God. Packer served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.