Women Towards Priesthood
Women Towards Priesthood

Author: Jacqueline Field-Bibb

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 1991-02-22

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780521392839

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This book charts the aspirations of women towards priesthood and the resistance that they have encountered. It brings together a record of official documents and debates on the issue that takes place over the last two hundred years in the English Methodist Church, the Church of England, and the Roman Catholic Church. These debates are interpreted at a number of levels, and the author draws on sociology, history, biblical studies, theology, and psychoanalysis in the course of her presentation. In the author's view it is the patriarchalisation of ecclesiastical structures, and the subsequent theological and christological justification given over to this, which emerges as a recurring pattern in the debate. Dr Field-Bibb offers a feminist analysis of such resistance to the ordination of women, in an attempt to break down what she sees as the false consciousness engendered by the propagation of subversive symbols.

Without Precedent
Without Precedent

Author: Geoffrey Kirk

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2016-02-05

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1498230822

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Though the ordination of women has been hotly debated in a number of churches (and in particular in the world-wide Anglican Communion) there has been a strange silence on the subject from academic theologians. "They have left the debate," says the author of this book, "for the most part, to the also-rans." Without Precedent seeks to examine the arguments that, in the absence of serious academic contributions, have been advanced. In particular it looks at claims of ancient precedent for modern practice. What did Jesus think about women? Was Paul a misogynist or a feminist, a reactionary or a revolutionary? Does the role of Mary of Magdela, in scripture and tradition, offer any guidance (as many have claimed)? Were there female priests, and even bishops, in early Christianity? Extravagant claims have been made and repeated in all of these areas, and have crucially influenced decisions taken. This book provides, in the words of former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams: "a lucid and helpful survey, which quite rightly punctures some awful historical nonsense."

The Calling of a Cuckoo
The Calling of a Cuckoo

Author: David Jenkins

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2003-03-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780826470997

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Now in retirement, Jenkins attempts to explain the man behind the controversy.

The Public Significance of Religion
The Public Significance of Religion

Author: Leslie Francis

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2011-06-22

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9004207066

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The book reflects on the statement that religion represents a force in the public realms of society. Does religion regain public significanc in social debates and what are its characteristics in terms of topics and interests, actors and parties? How do different religious and non-religious groups evaluate the impact of religion on its public environment? These questions are reflected by an international group of scholars.

Wakefield Diocese
Wakefield Diocese

Author: Kate Taylor

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2013-01-15

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1848255012

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The 125 years since the Diocese of Wakefield was formed have seen immense changes both within the Church and society. As part of its anniversary celebrations, and as the diocese contemplates a changing future, this illustrated guide charts the story of the diocese, its people, its worship and mission from 1888 to the present day.

The Five Guiding Principles
The Five Guiding Principles

Author: The Faith and Order Commission

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 0715111361

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The Five Guiding Principles set out the basis for mutual flourishing in the Church of England. This study resource introduces the Five Guiding Principles and offers a theological commentary on each of them, exploring what it means to live them out in practice.

By Sex Divided
By Sex Divided

Author: Jonathan Petre

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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In recent years two fault lines have appeared in the Church of England. One is between liberals and conservatives, the other between supporters and opponents of the ordination of women. It has been thrust to the top of the Church's agenda by the success of the women's movement. Now that the Church's Synod has voted in favour, the Archbishop of Canterbury has become involved in a crucial damage-limitation exercise, seeking to avoid a schism.