Historical Dictionary of Anglicanism Hardback
by Colin Buchanan
Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series series
Hardback
Description
Anglicanism arguably originated in 1534 when Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy, which transferred papal power over the Church of England to the king.
Today, approximately 550 dioceses are located around the world, not only in England, but also everywhere that the British Empire's area of influence extended.
With a membership estimated at around 80 million members the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the worldThis second edition of Historical Dictionary of Anglicanism covers the history of Anglicanism through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography.
The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, concepts and institutions, rituals and liturgy, events and national communities.
This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Anglicanism.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:760 pages, Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Phot
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:22/10/2015
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- ISBN:9781442250154
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:760 pages, Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Phot
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:22/10/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781442250154