The Anglican Communion At A Crossroads: The Crises Of A Global Church

Synopsis

Analyzes The Tensions Within The Contemporary Anglican Communion, Addresses The Theological Arguments And Social Forces Involved, And Explores The Dynamics Of Religious Conflict In A Global Era--provided By Publisher. The Cultural Logic Of Symbols And Anglican Orthodoxy -- Globalization, Communication, And The Redistribution Of Religious Authority -- The Global South And The Communion : Africa As The New Anglican Center Of Gravity -- Local Disagreement In The Midst Of A Global Dispute : The View From The Pews In The Diocese(s) Of Pittsburgh -- National Strictures, Global Structures, And The Ties That Bind -- Authority, Practice, And Ecclesial Identity -- Anglican Identity In The Twenty-first Century -- Conclusion: The End Of The Communion? Christopher Craig Brittain And Andrew Mckinnon. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.