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The Biography of the Archbishop
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Rowan's Rule
Full Product Description
- For anyone interested in the Church of England
- This biography of Rowan Williams offers a unique insight
- You'll discover the man and the mission of unity he sought
Rupert Shortt's celebrated biography of Rowan Williams provides a sympathetic but clear-eyed assessment of a remarkable, gifted and much-maligned leader as he seeks to steer the Anglican Communion through the stormiest period in its history.
Always a controversial figure, Rowan Williams' decisions have upset both conservatives and progressives alike. But is he playing a long game, obliged to rate church unity above the pursuit of his own vision? Written with Rowan Williams's cooperation, Rupert Shortt answers this question and many more, giving a compelling portrait of a private and in some ways surprisingly vulnerable man.
Rowan's Rule by Rupert Shortt was published by Hodder & Stoughton in July 2009 and is our 26089th best seller. The ISBN for Rowan's Rule is 9780340954331.
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Featured Review
RowanÂ’s Rule
John Theaker, via The Good Book StallRupert Shortt should be commended for his work in writing this biography of the complex, thoughtful and deeply spiritual man that is Rowan Williams. He has managed to highlight the major factors in Rowan Williams’ life which helped to form the man that he is today without facing the reader with too long a catalogue of early events.
He treats the highs and lows of a career which has faced its share of conflict and difficulty with equal honesty. This is certainly not a defence of the Archbishop’s decisions which have raised opposition and criticism but is a clear, honest appraisal of the thinking behind those decisions.
At the end we are left with a clearer understanding of not just the man but also of the situations and complexities of the modern church which he is grappling with on a daily basis.
Not the easiest of reads but one well worth persevering with for the insights it gives.
Featured Review
RowanÂ’s Rule
John Theaker, via The Good Book StallRupert Shortt should be commended for his work in writing this biography of the complex, thoughtful and deeply spiritual man that is Rowan Williams. He has managed to highlight the major factors in Rowan Williams’ life which helped to form the man that he is today without facing the reader with too long a catalogue of early events.
He treats the highs and lows of a career which has faced its share of conflict and difficulty with equal honesty. This is certainly not a defence of the Archbishop’s decisions which have raised opposition and criticism but is a clear, honest appraisal of the thinking behind those decisions.
At the end we are left with a clearer understanding of not just the man but also of the situations and complexities of the modern church which he is grappling with on a daily basis.
Not the easiest of reads but one well worth persevering with for the insights it gives.
Specifications
Details for Rowan's Rule
| Author / Artist | Rupert Shortt |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton (July 2009) |
| Weight | 353g |
| Number of Pages | 496 |
| Thickness | 32 mm |
| Height | 198 mm |
| Width | 130 mm |
| ISBN | 9780340954331 |
| ISBN-10 | 0340954337 |
| Product Code | 1949309 |
| Page last updated | 12th July 2018 |
