Anglican and Evangelical

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Ata time when Anglicans and Evangelicals seem to be increasingly polarized rather than part of the same tradition, an Evangelical Anglican takes a fresh look at the historical and contemporary expressions of each to assess their distinctive standpoints, to show how much common ground they share and to examine what this means for the church today. Practicing Anglicans who consider themselves on one or the other side of the debate, as well as those who would ally themselves with both traditions, will welcome this new appraisal with its insight into meeting points and mutual goals.

This is a vital contribution for all who are concerned to arrest the perception, whatever the reality, of the Anglican church's inexorable decline.

Reviews

Review in Theology.
"Turnbull has provided an important contribution to the discussion, which should, if nothing else, enable greater clarity. For that, he is to be thanked."Churchman, Spring 2010
'while making a case against catholic and liberal views, [Turnbull] is measured and warm towards opponents. He doesn't duck controversy, touching on homosexuality and evangelical church planting initiatives with some skill. Best read with some knowledge of the issues beforehand and likely to be on the reading list for aspiring Anglican clergy.' Andy Peck, Christianity
"As a short history and description of Anglican Evangelicalism, it could hardly be bettered." Reviewed by John Habgood in Times Literary Supplement, 2008
"This book is an important introduction toa strand of Anglicanism which is becoming more and more significant" - Church of England Newspaper -- Michael Nazir-Ali * Church of England Newspaper *
"this is a serious, lively, and skilfully argued book that addresses major issues in the contemporary Church" * Church Times *
"The main punch of the book is found at the end of the penultimate chapter [where] Turnbull argues convincingly" * Expository Times *
"This book should be read by anyone who retains the slightest optimism about the survival of Anglicanism" * Tablet, The *

Author Bio

Richard Turnbull is Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He was formerly vicar of Christ Church, Chineham, Hampshire and formerly the Chairman of the Business Committee of the General Synod.