A Reading List for Anglican Inquirers
I include here numerous books by Roman Catholic authors. As a casual reading
of my site would bear out, I do not in any way agree with Roman Catholic
theological and canonical departures from Orthodoxy. The books included
here should be seen for what they are: enlightening critiques of Anglicanism,
not an approval of Roman Catholicism in any way.
You might also peruse my other, more broad Suggested Reading List.
Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: The Dublin Agreed Statement 1984. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir's
Press, 1985. A helpful overview of the theological agreements and disagreements
between the two churches.
Billerbeck, Franklin, ed., Anglican-Orthodox Pilgrimage. Ben Lomond, CA: Conciliar
Press, 1993. Collection of essays by former Anglicans who made the trek
to Orthodoxy.
Caraman, Philip, ed., University and Anglican Sermons of Ronald A. Knox.
London: Burns and Oates, 1963. [out-of-print(?)] Knox was a well-known
Anglican pastor for many years before converting to Rome; see his three
sermons on Anglicanism preached while still an Anglican, pp. 449ff.
Congar, Yves M.-J., Divided Christendom. London: The Centenary Press, 1939.
One of the preeminent Roman ecumenical theologians of this century. See
his chapter on Anglican ecclesiology entitled "The Anglican Conception
of Unity: Via Media, 'High Church', Non-Roman Catholicism," pp. 145-197.
See Lossky's Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church for interaction
with Congar wrt his critique of Orthodoxy.
Florovsky, Georges, Collected Works. vol. XIII, Ecumenism I: A Doctrinal
Approach. Vaduz, Europa: Bchervertriebsanstalt, 1989. See Part Two,
"The 'Doctrine' of the Church." Much interaction with the Anglican position throughout. Also see his reflections
on the "Branch Theory" in his excellent article entitled "The
Limits of the Church" (Church Quarterly Review, October
1933, pp. 129-130).
Hodges, H. A., Anglicanism and Orthodoxy: A Study in Dialectical Churchmanship.
London: S.C.M., 1955. Absolutely crucial reading for any Anglican.
Howard, Thomas, Lead, Kindley Light: My Journey to Rome. Steubenville,
OH: Franciscan Univ. Press, 1994. The short testimony of Howard's journey
to Rome after being an Anglican for 25 years. Superb insights. Call (800)
783-6357 to order.
Ledwich, William, The Durham Affair. Welshpool, England: Stylite
Publishing Limited, 1985. [out of print?]. Story of the controversy surrounding
the consecration of a heretical Church of England bishop in 1984. The
author led the fight against his consecration and lost. After much reflection
about the nature of Anglicanism he converted to Orthodoxy (see esp. chapter
7, "From Comprehensiveness to Orthodoxy").
Ker, Ian, Newman on the Christian Faith. Notre Dame: Univ. of Notre
Dame Press, 1990. A superb, well-footnoted collection / index of Newman's thoughts on a variety of doctrines. Compares
his Anglican views with his later Roman Catholic views.
Mascall, E. L., The Recovery of Unity: A Theological Approach. London:
Longmans, Green and Co., 1958. A phenomenal ecumenical work. See Chapter Three,
"The Lesson of Orthodoxy." Provides critical interaction with
Hodges book (above).
Newman, John Henry, Apologia pro vita sua. Garden City: Image Books, 1956.
Still in print in many editions. The classic intellectual biography of
an Anglican's journey to Rome.
Packer, J.I., The Evangelical Anglican Identity Problem: An Analysis. Oxford:
The Latimer House, 1980 [1978]. Excellent 40 page critique.
Phillips, Andrew, Orthodox Christianity and the English Tradition. Norfolk,
England: The English Orthodox Trust (Anglo-Saxon Books), 1995. A wonderful
collection of short essays about Orthodoxy in English history. A real
delight to read. Over 450 pages. This book really opened my eyes to true
Western Orthodoxy, the faith of the English people prior to the
Normanization that followed the conquest in 1066. It is published
in England and available through the St.
John of Kronstadt Press Bookstore.
Rose, Seraphim, The Place of Blessed Augustine in the Orthodox Church.
Platina, CA: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1983. A good balanced treatment
though it certainly will not answer all your questions. Available through
Eighth Day Books (800) 841-2541. For more on the Orthodox view of Augustine
click here.
Schneider, Rev. Fr. Spiridon, "From Anglicanism to Orthodoxy", Orthodox
Life (journal of the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY),
Vol. 27, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 1977, pp. 29-48. Outstanding comprehensive
article.
Vanauken, Sheldon, Under the Mercy. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1985. See
his chapter entitled "The English Channel," pp. 215-242.
The Anglican/Orthodox Pilgrim
The Anglican/Orthodox Pilgrim was a journal devoted to discussing
issues relevant to Anglicans considering a move to the Orthodox Church. It is now defunct.
Vol. 2, No. 1 Winter 1993
- Orthodoxy and Ethnicity
- A Former Anglican Now 38 Years in Orthodoxy
- Editorial: Come Home!
Vol. 2, No. 3
- An Interview with Timothy Ware (Part II)
- Conversion: A Priest's Wife's Perspective
Vol. 2, No. 4: Focus on the Church
- Whither the Branch Theory?
- Problems of Ecclesiology Between Anglicans and Orthodox in the Dublin Agree Statement (1984)
- Ecclesiology: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
- A Few Readings on the Church
Vol. 3, No. 1
- Anglican Options: Rome or Orthodoxy
- Consider the Implications
- St. Patrick
- Journey Into Orthodoxy
- Quo Vadis?
Miscellaneous Articles
Fr. George
Johnson's Personal Testimony: a former Anglican
Pastoral Direction
and Instruction on Orthodox / Episcopal Relations and Ministrations in
America: the pastoral writings of Bishop Raphael of Brooklyn concerning
the differences between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion.
Includes extensive comments about Anglican Mysteries [Sacraments]. Orthodox
Life, Vol. 43, No. 6, 1993.
The
Episcopal Church in Crisis, by Tucker Carlson.
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