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Voice in the Wilderness

Why should we listen to the Church of England?

Joshua Hordern, Graham Tomlin
Voice in the Wilderness

Voice in the Wilderness

Why should we listen to the Church of England?

Joshua Hordern, Graham Tomlin

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Publisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 9780334066989
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 30/04/2026
Width: 15.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm
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The Church of England’s status as the only established church in the Anglican Communion often sparks heated debates, with critics calling it an outdated relic in need of reform. Yet, beneath the surface of public discourse lies a broader and more nuanced conversation — one that this book brings to light. A Voice in the Wilderness gathers an eclectic mix of voices — politicians, historians, journalists, theologians, and experienced clergy — to explore the enduring value of the Church of England’s public role. Far from a one-sided defence of establishment, this collection captures the diverse reasons people from various walks of life cherish the Church’s unique place in society. Highlighting perspectives from unexpected quarters, the book challenges common assumptions and invites readers to reconsider what it means for a church to be "established" in a modern, pluralistic society. Both a contribution to the ongoing debate and a reflection of the varied opinions surrounding the Church, A Voice in the Wilderness is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and public life.

Introduction Joshua Hordern and Graham Tomlin Part I: Faith 1 Time to Realign our Loyalties: Taking Leave of Establishment Jonathan Chaplin 2 ‘As for me and my house.’ Nations, States, and Corporate Religious Agency in the Bible John Ritzema 3 People, Place and Gospel Purpose: Anglican Identity, Inheritance and Pathways of Fidelity Eleanor Sanderson 4 The Characteristic Voice of the Church of England Edward Dowler 5 A Legitimate Witness: On Loyalty to the Church of England’s Inheritance of Faith Joshua Hordern Part II: History 6 Parliament, Constitution and the Voice of the Church Dominic Grieve 7 Adapt and Survive: The Role of the Coronation in Legitimising the Church of England Through Combining Change and Tradition Catherine Pepinster 8 Gender, Sex and the future of Establishment Mark Chapman 9 Is the Church of England More than just the Religious Wing of Multiculturalism? Tom Holland Part III: Place 10 Make straight a highway for our God Jill Duff 11 The Church in Place: An Earthed and Enduring Heritage Marcus Walker 12 Why do we have bishops in the Lords? James Newcome 13 The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England in the Anglican Communion Graham Tomlin Part IV: Transcendence 14 The Beyond in our Midst: Transcendence, the Church, and National Life David Fergusson 15 The Political Necessity of Transcendence: Why our politics needs a legitimate voice from the Church of England Malcolm Brown 16 A Church That Transcends Division Daniel Greenberg 17 The Role of the Church of England in a Multifaith Democracy Dilwar Hussain 18 Remarks on Transcendence Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte

Joshua Hordern, Graham Tomlin

Professor Joshua Hordern is Professor of Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford and a member of the Church of England’s Faith and Order Commission. Bishop Graham Tomlin is the Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness, which manages a website, Seen & Unseen, that publishes articles regularly on culture and current affairs from a Christian perspective, as well as hosting three podcasts.