| Seeking the Truth of Change in the Church: Reception, Communion and the Ordination of Women Contributor(s): Avis, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567089010 ISBN-13: 9780567089014 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $242.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: This timely book, which arises out of consultations under the auspices of the Centre for the Study of the Christian Church, examines the Church of England's decision to ordain women to the priesthood and to make pastoral provision for those opposed. It attempts to discover and define the theological principles underlying both the ordination of women and the determination of the Church to maintain communion when these developments provoke fundamental disagreements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Leadership - Religion | Theology - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery |
| Dewey: 262.143 |
| LCCN: 2003273772 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.4" W x 9.34" (0.78 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This timely book, which arises out of consultations under the auspices of the Centre for the Study of the Christian Church, examines the Church of England's decision to ordain women to the priesthood and to make pastoral provision for those opposed. It attempts to discover and define the theological principles underlying both the ordination of women and the determination of the Church to maintain communion when these developments provoke fundamental disagreements. |
Contributor Bio(s): Avis, Paul: - Paul Avis has served as the General Secretary of the Church of England's Council for Christian Unity and has been involved in numerous theological dialogues and conversations, both in the UK and internationally. He is now Theological Consultant to the Anglican Communion Office, London, supporting various international commissions. He is also convening editor of the journal Ecclesiology. |
