Confessional Anglicanism

What does it mean to be Anglican—and who gets to decide?

The Anglican church is at a crossroads. In an era of competing narratives and questions about which churches constitute the Anglican Communion, it is essential to explore and review the history of our tradition.

Disentangling the common storylines, Confessional Anglicanism traces the Anglican tradition from its reforming roots to its global present, showing how Scripture, liturgy, and a richly layered confession have kept the church anchored through centuries of change. In a time when the Church is searching for its bearings, this accessible primer offers a gentle argument that the global Anglican Church has the built-in resources to walk the way of renewal and faithfulness.

In this excellent introduction, Bishop Ben Fischer explains the rich inheritance that has shaped modern Anglicans and shows that it is a deposit of faith that speaks clearly to a generation that is looking for solid ground on which to stand. I commend it highly.

– DR. GERALD BRAY, Beeson Divinity School