Glory Descending: A Michael Ramsey Reader
Overview
Michael Ramsey is regarded by many as one of the greatest archbishops of the twentieth century—a man of spiritual depth who inspired a generation of Anglicans. The first part of Glory Descending offers selections from Ramsey’s writings, which constitutes a body of spiritual theology and teaching. The second and third parts of the book contain Ramsey’s lectures and sermons.
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Key Features
- Assesses Michael Ramsey’s contribution to Anglican life
- Offers a selection from Ramsey’s writings on spiritual theology and teaching
- Includes Ramsey’s lectures and sermons
Contents
- A Michael Ramsey Reader
- Reflecting on Michael Ramsey
- Title: Glory Descending: Michael Ramsey and His Writings
- Authors: Douglas Dales, John Habgood, Geoffrey Rowell, Rowan Williams, Michael Ramsey
- Series: Canterbury Studies in Spiritual Theology
- Publisher: Canterbury Press
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Ramsey, Michael, 1904-1988; Theology
- ISBNs: 1853116300, 9781853116308
- Resource ID: LLS:GLRYDSCNDNGRRDR
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:16:11Z
About the Authors
Douglas Dales is chaplain and head of religious studies at Marlborough College, Wiltshire.
John Habgood was archbishop of York from 1983 to 1995 and was previously vice principal of Westcott House, Cambridge; principal of queen’s college, Birmingham; and bishop of Durham.
Geoffrey Rowell is the bishop of Europe. He was chaplain of Keble College, Oxford, from 1972 to 1994. His many published works include Flesh, Bone, Wood and Come, Lord Jesus. He was also a co-editor of Love’s Redeeming Work: The Anglican Quest for Holiness.
Rowan Williams is the archbishop of Canterbury. He was previously dean of Clare College, Cambridge, and Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford. He has written numerous academic and devotional books, including Arius, Ponder These Things, and The Dwelling of the Light.