This Far by Faith - Tradition and Change in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

The history of the Diocese of Pennsylvania is in many ways a history of the Episcopal Church at large. It remains one of the largest and most influential dioceses in the national church. Its story has paralleled and illustrated the challenges and accomplishments of the wider denomination-and of issues that concern the American people as a whole. In This Far by Faith, ten professional historians provide the first complete history of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. It will become essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the history and significance of the Episcopal Church and of its evolution in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Aside from the editor, the contributors are Charles Cashdollar, Marie Conn, William W. Cutler III, Deborah Mathias Gough, Ann Greene, Sheldon Hackney, Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner, William Pencak, and Thomas F. Rzeznik.

About the author

David R. Contosta is Professor of History at Chestnut Hill College.

Summary

A collection of essays tracing the history of the Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, with emphasis on the greater Philadelphia area. Includes discussions of the diversity of practice and belief within the church, and between the church and the wider national culture.

Product details

• Assisted by: David R. Contosta (Editor), David R. (Chestnut Hill College) Contosta (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2012
• EAN: 9780271052458
• ISBN: 978-0-271-05245-8
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 710 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, RELIGION / Christianity / Episcopalian, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England