Archbishop Fisher, 1945-1961
Subtitle: church, state, and ecumenism
By: David Hein and Andrew Chandler
Contributors: Chandler, Andrew
Series: The archbishops of Canterbury series
Publisher: Ashgate; Routledge
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Farnham, Surrey, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781409412328; 9781409412335; 9781409447481
Subjects: Bishops; Ecumenical movement; Religion and politics; Church of England; Biography; Anglican Communion
Description: Archbishop Fisher's significant archiepiscopate reflected the central issues of his time and place. It was Fisher who oversaw an immense programme of reforms which effectively recast the institutions of the Church of England for generations to come. It was Fisher who proved to be the essential architect, politician and diplomat behind the creation of a worldwide Anglican Communion. His determination to promote the development of relations with other churches produced a vital contribution to the cause of ecumenism, which culminated in his momentous meeting with Pope John XXIII.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ) and index.