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A Field Guide to the English Clergy: A Compendium of Diverse Eccentrics, Pirates, Prelates and Adventurers; All Anglican, Some Even Practising

by Fergus Butler-Gallie

  • Hardback
  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
  • 13.7 x 20.3 x 2.1 cm

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For those curious about quirky clergy stories.

"A Field Guide to the English Clergy" entertains you.

You’ll enjoy learning about unique faith journeys.

Discover the quirky and adventurous lives of Anglican clergy in this delightful guide that celebrates their eccentricities and dedication to faith.

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Judge not, lest ye be judged. This timeless wisdom has guided the Anglican Church for hundreds of years, and has fostered a certain tolerance of eccentricity among its members. The Reverend Robert Hawker invented the Harvest Festival, but he also excommunicated a cat for mousing on Sundays. Bishop Lancelot Fleming would commandeer Navy helicopters when he was late for service. The Reverend John Allington - "Mad Jack," to his friends - wore a leopard skin instead of a surplice, and insisted on being carried around in a coffin. A Field Guide to the English Clergy celebrates the cream of the crop: the drinkers (and publicans), the inventors, the lion tamers, the suicidal missionaries, and even one piratical Archbishop. But despite their sometimes bizarre behavior, many in the clergy saw the church as their true calling. After all, who cares if you're wearing red high heels when there are souls to be saved?
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  • Title

    A Field Guide to the English Clergy: A Compendium of Diverse Eccentrics, Pirates, Prelates and Adventurers; All Anglican, Some Even Practising

  • Author

    Fergus Butler-Gallie

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    ONEWorld Publications

  • Published

    October 2018

  • Weight

    276g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    13.7 x 20.3 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781786074416

  • ISBN-10

    1786074419

  • Eden Code

    4724230