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In the 1960s a group of young Anglican theologians in Cambridge published a book called Soundings. This created a revolution in people`s thinking and initiated a period of genuine renewal.At a time when the Anglican Communion is torn apart by disputes, here is a book by a small group of bright innovative theologians which will create a stir. All the contributors to this book have been influenced by Rowan Williams (formerly Lady Margaret Professor in Cambridge) and the new Archbishop has contributed a preface to the book.The disaffection with the Church is not, in the view of the authors, principally connected with presentation- there are many succesful churches and organisations. The problem now is the poor quality of the ideas peddled by the Modern Church which dispirits people today. What people desire is a theology offered to them in dialogue, critical awareness and optimism. Paternalistic dogmatism is dead. The authors rather point to a Reality which transcends the wordly and which gives meaning and social,emotional and metaphysical shape to our experience.The Church must be at the very forefront of developing the exciting and commanding ideas which will inform and improve a Christian civilisation.
