Title: Walter Frere : scholar, monk, bishop /
Authors: Gordon-Taylor, Benjamin.; Stebbing, Nicolas.
Publisher: Canterbury Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Frere, W. H.; Frere, Walter Howard.; Church of England Clergy.; Church of England Clergy Biography.
Abstract: "Walter Frere was one of the great scholarly church leaders of the early twentieth century, yet he has remained something of an enigma. Although expert in many different areas of study, only a few specialists value his work today. As a co-founder of the Community of the Resurrection his influence is everywhere, though he operated from behind the scenes. This long-awaited book aims to make Frere and the great range of his ability, interests and legacy better known. It includes: a masterly overview of his life and character; a reflection on his spirituality that was at once ascetic, studious and practical in the service of the disadvantaged; his outstanding record as a teacher; his innovative vision of the priesthood; an exploration of the controversy he aroused in his exercise of episcopacy; his pioneering ecumenical work in the Malines conversations and his sadness that more was not accomplished; his profound influence on the Revised Prayer Book of 1928 and his vision of its potential to satisfy pastoral needs and heal divisions in the Anglican Communion; his enduring influence as a founder of the Community of the Resurrection"--Publisher's description, back cover.
Contents: A biographical sketch / Alan Wilkinson -- The spirituality of Walter Frere / John Davies -- 'Brilliance and suggestiveness' : the educator / Benjamin Gordon-Taylor -- Bishop of Truro 1923-1935 / John Livesley -- A son of the Reformation? Walter Frere's historical scholarship reviewed / Alexander Faludy -- The Malines conversations / Bernard Barlow -- Between the Devil and the deep blue sea : Prayer Book revision and beyond / Philip Corbett -- 'A scholar's scholar'? The intellectual context of Walter Frere's contribution to Anglican liturgical reform / John Livesley -- 'Like an elephant waltzing' / Peter Allan -- Life in community / George Guiver -- Walter Howard Frere : representative bibliography / Benjamin Gordon-Taylor.