Andrew Atherstone is a historian and doctrine tutor whose scholarship delves into the lives and thoughts of significant Anglican figures. His research provides a deep understanding of the historical context surrounding these personalities, illuminating their contributions and complexities. Atherstone's work offers readers insights into the formation of religious and intellectual currents within the Anglican tradition. His approach sheds light on the nuances of ecclesiastical history through the lens of pivotal individuals.
In November 2012, the Prime Minister's Office announced Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This book explores Welby's life and his thought, beginning with a concise examination of his writings and world view.
A history of the Alpha movement - how 'God's own spin doctor' repackaged Christianity for a contemporary age.
This title explores Welby's: apparent dependence on Roman Catholic social thought; his economic and social theory; his model of leadership and authority; his interactions with liberal campaigners such as Peter Tatchell; his relations with, and comparison to, Pope Francis; his handling of major Anglican developments such as women bishops and GAFCON II.
The life of Charles Golightly, a prominent Protestant polemicist, was marked by his fervent opposition to ritualism and liberalism within both the Church of England and the University of England. His commitment to these causes defined his legacy and influenced religious discourse during his time.
The dramatically compelling story from the Renaissance to the seventeenth- century wars of religion
Can the Church of England find a way of disagreeing without being disagreeable - or splitting entirely?