In November 2012, the Prime Minister's Office announced Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This book explores Welby's life and his thought, beginning with a concise examination of his writings and world view.

Archbishop Justin Welby: The Road to Canterbury

Biographies & Memoirs

Andrew Atherstone

Leaders & Notable People

Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd.

When the search for a new Archbishop of Canterbury began, Justin Welby had been a bishop for only four and a half months. He had little media profile and barely figured in the early speculations about Rowan Williams' successor. Welby claimed that it would be 'a joke' and 'perfectly absurd' to appoint him because he had such little episcopal experience. The Crown Nominations Commission disagreed and in March 2013 he was enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. This, the first major biography of Welby, critically examines the words, actions and impact of his first year as head of the Anglican Communion, including his active political engagement and his tackling of controversial issues such as same-sex marriage, women bishops and the emergence of GAFCON. Biographer Andrew Atherstone also analyses Welby's theological, strategic and pastoral qualities and, through extensive archival research and interviews with the archbishop's friends and colleagues, presents in-depth accounts of his unsettled childhood, the experiences that influenced his conversion to Christianity at Cambridge University, his successful career in the oil industry, his personal and professional links to Africa and his rapid rise through the ranks of the Church of England. What emerges is a portrait of a global Christian leader deeply motivated by gospel values, unafraid of risk and committed to tackle issues of division within both church and society. -- Archbishop Justin Welby: Risk-taker and Reconciler is more than twice the length of Atherstone's 2013 biography, Archbishop Justin Welby: The Road to Canterbury. It contains four new chapters that examine Welby's first year at Lambeth, 16 pages of photographs and incorporates much of the text of the earlier book, substantially expanded, revised

Archbishop Justin Welby: Risk-taker and Reconciler

Darton,Longman & Todd

Bishops and labourers, the blind and lame, men and women, elderly and teenagersnone was spared the cruel vengeance of Mary Tudor in her attempt to rid her realm of all who followed the Protestant faith. Across England and into Wales are memorials to some of the more than two hundred and eighty martyrs during Marys brief reign. Their agony in the often slow-burning fires is a heart-rending testimony of firm faith and strong conviction. Here is the story of a few of those whose weakness was turned to strength who were tortured and refused to be released and of whom the world was not worthy. Like each of the books in this unique series, Travel with The Martyrs of Mary Tudor is both a carefully researched history and a valuable travel guide. With over 150 colour photographs, drawings and maps, it will guide the traveller to many of the key locations associated with the life and ministry of these great saints. A detailed time line and recommended further reading adds to the value of the book, and makes it equally useful for the armchair traveller.

Travel with the Martyrs of Mary Tudor: The burning of Protestants during Englands reign of terror (Day One Travel Guides)

Day One Publications

For more than a millennium, the city of Oxford has been at the heart of England's political and religious life. It is home to one of the world's oldest and great universities, the training ground of kings, prime ministers and archbishops. Popular Christian movements have been born here, resulting in radical reform and far-reaching revival. Prominent Christian leaders have been nurtured here, while others have been banished or killed in the streets. In this lively account we meet a courageous princess, an outspoken reformer, three martyred bishops, a puritan vice-chancellor, some zealous undergraduates, an atheist academic turned Christian apologist, and many more. This is the tumultuous story of Oxford, from earliest times to the present day.

Travel Through Oxford: City of Saints, Scholars and Dreaming Spires (Day One Travel Guides)

'Search Me O God': The Practice of Self-examination (Spirituality)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Grove Books Ltd

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