Theology Reforming Society tells the story of Anglican social theology from its roots in the writings and work of F.D. Maurice and the Christian Socialists, including Charles Kingsley and John Ludlow, and on to the work of William Temple. It also looks beyond Temple to the work of the Board for Social Responsibility, and to some of the theologians and church leaders who have continued its witness since then. Referring to the wider ecumenical context in order to draw out the distinctive features of the tradition of Anglican Social Theology, the book provides an important and comprehensive account for all those interested in Anglican theology, social and political theology and Christian ethics. Introduction - Stephen Spencer 1. F. D. Maurice and the Myth of Christian Socialist Origins - Jeremy Morris 2. Maurice as a Resource for the Church Today - Alison Milbank 3. Octavia Hill: From Theology to Action - Diane Ryan 4. Anglican Social Thought Encounters Modernity: Brooke Foss Westcott, Henry Scott Holland and Charles Gore - Paul Avis 5. William Temple and the `Temple Tradition' - Stephen Spencer 6. The Temple Legacy Today: Beyond Neo-liberalism - Susan Lucas 7. Anglican Social Theology Today and Tomorrow - Malcolm Brown 8. Public Theology or Ecclesial Theology? - Matthew Bullimore

About the Author
Stephen Spencer is a Tutor at the Yorkshire Ministry Course based at Mirfield and a parish priest in Yorkshire. He is the author of several books including 'The SCM Studyguide to Church Mission' and 'Christ in All Things' (Canterbury Press, 2015)


Book Information
ISBN 9780334053736
Author Stephen Spencer
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint SCM Press
Publisher SCM Press