Anglican Theology and Pastoral Care (Anglican Studies Series)

by James E. Griffiss

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819213640
• ISBN13: 9780819213648
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: Morehouse Pub Co
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Some Really Essential Material

If you are reading this, my advice is to try to get one of the last few copies of this book. Basically, it is a collection of essays by Anglican priests and bishops. It really has some essential material. One of the most important things this book points out is that being a priest (or a Christian for that matter) is more than knowing the Bible and the church doctrine. In a sermon, my priest pointed out that even the devil knows the Bible and the doctrine. Along the same line, ms. Gustin wrote a book called "Living the Liturgy" where she emphasizes that without faith and understanding, going to church becomes an empty ritual. One crucial thing this book points out is that religion can NOT be forced. The person has to be willing to be a part of the church. Another interesting thing this book explains is that Christians, the temptations we face are our training grounds. As Christians, we have to accept the fact that we have faults. We probably have heard this before, but as Christians we are called to be beyond who we are. One disturbing (but true) paradox this book points out is that often our self interests destroy us. (This point was made in Al Pacino's "Devil's Advocate" and Jen Garner's "13 Going On 30.") This book also reminds us of the lost meaning of going to church: 'Membership in our church is our identification with Christ and so also embracing of the whole creation.' Also, we should adopt the values of the church and act upon them. All in all, this is a really good book that reminds us of things we have probably heard before, but lost touch with somewhere along the line.