The New Puritans
The Rise of Fundamentalism in the Anglican Church
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Melbourne University Press
Published:1st Feb '06
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This book explores the increasing domination of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, which is the largest, richest, most powerful, and most conservative, diocese in Australia - and arguably the most conservative in worldwide Anglicanism. It is led by a hardline, uncompromising and well-organised male clerical elite who are determined to impose their version of Christianity on the Anglican Church both in Australia and internationally. Most explicitly, the Sydney Diocense is increasingly threatening a schism or split with the Church Of England over the ordination of gay clergy and aligning itself with conservative African dioceses in moral debates. This has serious ramifications for all Anglicans and for wider Australian society.
ISBN: 9780522851847
Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 14mm
Weight: 184g
192 pages