As Rowan Williams leaves Lambeth Palace for the academic life of Magdalene College, Cambridge, fellow theologian, speaker and writer, Andrew Goddard, offers you his expert and insider assessment of the Archbishop's ten years in The Church of England's hottest seat and it's impact on the worldwide Anglican community. This retrospective, will give you an insiders view on the influence of this gentle, deeply thoughtful man on a Christian fellowship besieged by a world that's quick to chide and decidedly reluctant to bless. The Associate Director of the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics (KLICE) and editor of the Anglican theological journal 'Anvil' examines how Rowan Williams has changed the Church, and how the Church has changed Rowan Williams. Reasons to order 'Rowan Williams: His Legacy', by Andrew Goddard For a balanced assessment of Rowan Williams 10 years as Archbishop of Canterbury For an experts view on changes and challenges within and without the Church For insight drawn from conversations with those who worked with Rowan Williams To better understand the conflicts and controversies facing the Church and society To enable yourself to contribute to debates on the role and direction of the Church In 'Rowan Williams: His Legacy', Andrew Goddard shares not only his own opinions and experience of the man beneath the mitre, but also lets you in on conversations with those who worked alongside the Archbishop, often behind the scenes, through his years in the public eye. This summary of the public trials and less reported triumphs of the Church's 35th Archbishop of Canterbury since The Reformation is the essential read for anyone with a fondness for the man, an interest in The Church of England and a commitment to maintaining the relevance of Christianity in the 21st century.
Industry Reviews
"Andrew Goddard's portrait of Rowan Williams succeeds in being fair, shrewd, lively, and many-sided. In particular, he shows with crystal clarity that Rowan has actually modelled a different, and Christlike, form of `leadership'. Among his astonishing array of accomplishments, that may be the most important." -- Professor Tom Wright, former Bishop of Durham
"Here in this wonderful book you are given the opportunity to see a true living saint, scholar, and servant of God." -- Canon Andrew White, author of The Vicar of Baghdad
"Early assessments are risky, but this one takes that risk with a commitment to fairness, and to affirmation as much as critique. Future commentary on this remarkable archbishop will be able to build on this picture, but this is a very helpful beginning to our understanding of the gifts we have received from Rowan Williams." -- Peter Selby, former Bishop of Worcester
"Andrew is highly skilled as a writer and a theologian, which makes him an excellent person to paint this clear and fascinating portrait of Rowan Williams. It's a timely book for anyone wanting a deeper look at Rowan's legacy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to you." -- Vicky Beeching, theologian, ethicist, writer, and broadcaster
"Frank and perceptive, Goddard draws together a wealth of reflections on Rowan Williams, as well as a remarkable collection of the archbishop's own writings and comments, giving us a deep and fresh insight into Williams' humanity and theology." -- Christina Rees, member of the General Synod, a broadcaster and writer
"Rowan Williams' tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury provided the scope for considerable intellect and graciousness during a very demanding decade of spiritual leadership. This biography introduces us more closely to the man behind the ministry." -- Joel Edwards, international director of Micah Challenge
"...a clear and honest reflection on [the] character, desires and achievements of Rowan Williams." -- Across the See (Diocese of Norwich)
The author offers some lovely peeks into his integrity, wit and the challenges he faced. -- Christianity * Christianity *
This book makes the reader aware of many human attributes, mercy being one. -- Jean Davies * The Lance *
"This is an excellent and well balanced summary of the Archbishop's legacy and can be warmly recommended..." -- The Reader * The Reader *
This is an excellent and well balanced summary of the Archbishop's legacy and can be warmly recommended to anybody interested in the workings of the Church of England in the early years of the twenty first century. -- Peter Watkins * The Reader *
