The Church of England

In this 1939 volume, Bishop of Durham Hubert Hensley Henson provides a comprehensive guide to the Church of England.

Herbert Hensley Henson (Author)

9781107619517, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 February 2012

298 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.7 cm, 0.33 kg

Herbert Hensley Henson (1863–1947) held the position of Bishop of Durham between 1920 and 1939. He was also well known for his forthright opinions on a variety of issues, including the Dreyfus affair. In this volume, which was originally published in 1939 as part of the English Institutions series, Henson provides a comprehensive guide to the Church of England. The first chapter gives a historical introduction, then subsequent chapters deal with the various institutions which make up the Church and its relationship with other branches of Christianity. A detailed index and numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Anglican tradition and ecclesiastical history.

General editor's preface
Author's preface
1. Historical introduction
2. Church and state
3. The via media
4. Of subscription
5. The English bishop
6. The English clergy
7. The parochial system
8. National education
9. The transformation of the established church
10. Relations with other churches
Epilogue
Index.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]