Anglo-Catholicism: A Study in Religious Ambiguity

by W. S. F. Pickering

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Thought to be the first book to examine Anglo-Catholicism sociologically. Pickering concentrates on its heyday in the interwar period, and proceeds to analyze its decline to the present day.

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Dedication
To the memory of my mother,
Ruby Emily Pickering (1900-1986),
whose strong simple Christian faith
so much influenced me as a child
First words
What is written in the pages ahead is a sociological exploration of Anglo-Catholicism.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)This state of affairs seems likely to continue while the ambiguities remain unresolved.

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Sexuality and Gender Studies
DDC/MDS
283.42ReligionChristian denominationsAnglican churchesIn Europe
LCC
BX5121 .P5Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionChristian DenominationsChristian DenominationsProtestantismChurch of EnglandSpecial parties and movements
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