Apostolic Women,Apostolic Authority: Women in Today's Church (Canterbury Studies in Anglicanism)

by Claire Amos, Rosalind Brown, and Et Al

Very Revd Prof. Martyn Percy, Christina Rees, and Martyn Percy

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This volume focuses on the distinctive voice and contribution of women to senior ordained and lay Anglican leadership and assesses where the Communion currently is, and looks constructively and courageously to the future. Stories from around the Anglican Communion and theological reflection on actual praxis are offered as a means to informing and shaping the future.

The book arises out of the shared experience and concerns of women in senior roles in ministry, church leadership, theological education and other areas. Part One looks at the role of women in the light of scripture and tradition,Part Two explores women and ecclestiastical leadership,Part Three assesses the challenges facing women's ministry today and explores some spiritual resources for meeting them,Part Four imagines some possible futures.
  • ISBN10 1848250401
  • ISBN13 9781848250406
  • Publish Date 30 September 2010
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 217
  • Language English