214 Pages
by
Routledge
214 Pages
by
Routledge
214 Pages
by
Routledge
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Confirmation was an important part of the life of the eighteenth-century church which consumed a significant part of the time of bishops, of clergy in their preparation of candidates, and of the candidates themselves in terms of a transition in their Christian life. Yet it has been almost entirely overlooked by scholars. This book aims to fill this void in our understanding, and offers an... Read more
1. Introduction
2. Theologies of Confirmation
3. Litrugy of Confirmation
4. Confirmation Sermons in the Church of England
5. The Practice in England
6. Case Studies in England
7. Anglicanism Overseas: The United States and Canada
8. Conclusion
Biography
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey has been teaching theology for the Diocese of Oxford in their training programmes for 10 years and also teaches at Ripon College Cuddesdon. His interest in the Anglican Communion is informed by being a part of the Inter Anglican Liturgical Consultation for the past 20 years.
’In this outstanding book Dr Tovey uses hitherto unknown evidence to uncover the importance of Confirmation in the eighteenth century. The result is an important and ground breaking study that will shape scholars' views of popular piety and adherence to the Church.’ William Gibson, Oxford Brookes University, UK ’... a fascinating study, and one that persuades the reader that confirmation was in-deed taken seriously in the 18th century.’ Church Times ’Philip Tovey’s Anglican Confirmation is an effective survey on this history and use of confirmation within the Anglican Communion that will certainly benefit church historians and liturgists alike.’ Expository Times
