God's Gentlemen

By Taylor Hampton

Book Overview

God's Gentlemen is a non-fiction book written by John B. Taylor Hampton. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of six influential Anglican bishops who played a significant role in shaping the Church of England in the 20th century. The six bishops are Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Michael Ramsey, Robert Runcie, George Carey, Rowan Williams, and Justin Welby. The book explores the personal and professional lives of these bishops, their theological beliefs, and their impact on the Church of England. It also delves into their relationships with other religious leaders, their involvement in social and political issues, and their efforts to modernize the Church of England. The author draws on extensive research, including interviews with the bishops themselves, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of their lives and legacies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both general readers and scholars of religion and history. Overall, God's Gentlemen is a fascinating and insightful book that sheds light on the lives of some of the most influential figures in the Church of England in the 20th century. It provides a valuable contribution to the study of Anglicanism and the history of Christianity in the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428660887
• ISBN13: 9781428660885
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"