This work is an examination of the historical, cultural and theological factors that have shaped this debate within the Episcopal Church. This book includes several personal interviews, showcasing the diversity of views held on these issues. This book contains four color photographs and two black and white photographs.

Nancy Carol James; with a foreword by John Mark Graham

James, Nancy C., 1954-

Lewiston, N.Y.: Edwin Mellen Press

Mellen Poetry Press

Lewiston, N.Y, New York State, 2010

Canada - English Language, Canada

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The Changing Episcopal Church. The Influence Of The 1960s -- American Theologian Charles Philip Price -- Leaders In The Civil Rights Movement -- 2. The 1960s Social Justice Influence : The Life And Ministry Of Bishop James Pike -- The Transcendent Role Of Bishop -- The Future Bishop : John Chane -- 3. The 1960s Charismatic Renewal -- The Praising Confrontation : Dennis Bennett -- The Episcopal Charismatic Renewal Grows -- The Influence Of St. Paul's, Darien Connecticut -- A New Charismatic Leader : Martyn Minns -- Conflicts About New Spiritual Practices -- 4. The Changing Character Of The Episcopal Church -- Ordination Of Women -- Gay Liberation In The Episcopal Church -- The Work Of Louie Crew : The Beginning Of Integrity -- Price's Theology Of Anglicanism -- Gene Robinson's Biography -- The Changing Theology -- The Rev. John Chane's Decision -- A Homosexual Agenda? -- 5. Powerful African Leaders -- African Anglicans -- East African Revival -- Reflexive Action From Africa --^ Ugandan Christianity -- The Christian Faith Under Idi Amin -- Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi -- Archbishop Peter Akinola In Nigeria -- Vts Honors Peter Akinola -- Peter Akinola's Theology -- African Christianity Today -- 6. 1990s Confrontations -- The Archbishop Of Canterbury George Carey -- Radical Episcopal Leaders -- A Coming-out Gay Bishop, Otis Charles -- Organizing The Discontent -- The Bishop Righter Trial -- The Emergence Of The Reverend Gene Robinson -- Lambeth Conference 1998 -- 7. The Development Of The Charismatic Churches -- The Formation Of Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry -- A Moment Of Peaceful Ordinations -- The First Global South Consecrations -- Archbishop Rowan Williams -- The Transformation Of Bishop Robert Duncan -- More Charismatic Leaders -- 8. New Doors Open -- The Turmoil Begins -- The Leadership Of Peter Akinola -- The Process Continues -- Division Among The Bishops -- The Consecration Of Gene Robinson -- The Global South Alignment --^ John Chane's Moment Of Personal Decision -- Windsor Report 2004 -- The Fallout Continues -- Peter James Lee : Virginia Bishop -- The Separation Between Minns And Lee -- 9. Episcopal General Convention 2006 -- The Exodus Begins -- The Seating Of Katharine Jefferts Schori -- Protocols And Decisions -- Akinola's Ascent -- Ugandan Consecration Of John Guernsey -- A Defining Moment At The Falls Church -- The Falls Church Ordinations -- The Division Continues -- Pope Benedict Xvi -- Increasing Confrontations -- 10. The New Colonialism : Seeking A Balance -- Chancellor David Booth Beers -- Theological Reception -- Rushing For The Reformation -- Healing From The 1960s -- 11. The Great Divide -- The Rev. Luis León -- The Deposition Of Katharine Jefferts Schori -- Lambeth 2008 -- Gene Robinson In History -- 12. The Future Of The Anglican Communion -- The Anglican Structure -- Questions For Further Inquiry -- Archbishop Rowan Williams Speaks Out -- Judgment In The Household Of God -- Timeline. Nancy Carol James ; With A Foreword By John Mark Graham. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

viii, 259 p., [10] p. of plates : 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index

2024-07-01