Not Angels, but Anglicans: A History of Christianity in the British Isles. This item is unavailable.Not Angels, but Anglicans: A History of Christianity in the British Isles

Published in association with the Church Times, this detailed, comprehensive and highly illustrated book charts the story of the growth and development of Christianity in this country, an epic tale of courageous mission, saintly deeds and sacrifice, political intrigue, great artistic achievement, murder and mayhem, the making and breaking of kings, reform and counter-reform, civil war, foreign exploration and conquest, continuous change and new challenges. In short, all of human life is here and, as we trace our spiritual progess over the centuries, we can far better understand our religious identity and loyalties today.

An impressive array of contributors, each writing in their specialist fields, includes Kenneth Stevenson, Grace Davie, Rowan Williams, John Bowker, Margaret Bowker, Ian Bradley, Edward Norman and other specialists.

'The book's strengths include its appealing layout, the work of Vera Brice, a collection of illustrations generously spread throughout, and a number of succinct chronological tables. There are lively biographical paragraphs on Lancelot Andrewes, George Herbert, and others ... There are gem-like insights studded through these winding narratives.' (Frederick Quinn)