CHURCH SOCIAL HISTORY from Choice Words

William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, discusses Christian social principles and asks if the Church has a right to 'interfere'. An appendix suggests a programme for action.

82 pages. Autobiography of three sisters who grew up in one of the children's homes founded by George Muller.

"GOOD NEWS! The number of people going to church on a Sunday in London grew by 16% between 2005 and 2012!" More thought-provoking research from well-known statistician Peter Brierley.

Originally published in 1937 and dedicated by permission to the Bishop of Chichester, George Bell, this rare, impressive, updated 1990 edition is of special interest to all who have enjoyed any contact with Seaford parish church, students of architecture and local historians. The first church dates from c 1090 and was "transformed" c 1200 with many new features which can still… Read more about this item

Written by the much respected Dr William Temple, this book is an insight into what he thought the Church's position should be on issues of morality and how it should influence secular law; his writings are not intended to increase its political standing, but instead to encourage the contemplation and implementation of the views and ethics held by the Church.… Read more about this item

Light on a unique chapter in Christian social history and gender issues. A little marginalia in ink. A little foxing to endpapers.