Focus of the latest issue of the Episcopal history journal: Exploration of historical, theological, and ecumenical aspects related to the episcopate
In the realm of religious studies, the latest issue of Anglican & Episcopal History (AEH) offers a wealth of insights, with scholars delving into various aspects of the Anglican and Episcopal tradition. This peer-reviewed journal, published quarterly by the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church, is a treasure trove for those interested in the evolution and nuances of these religious communities.
Sinu Rose, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Kentucky, sheds light on the historical processes that have shaped the religious landscape of South Asia. Her research focuses on the Thomas Christian community in South Asia, a complex tapestry of conflict, display, and allegiance as various Christian denominations interact.
Meanwhile, Caleb Lindgren, a doctoral candidate in systemic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, publishes a paper titled "Bishop's Gambit: Reformed Ecclesiology and the Possibility of a Reformed Episcopate". This study considers the work of John Geddes MacGregor, a Scottish Reformed theologian, in the context of reformed ecclesiology and the potential for a reformed episcopate.
E. Okelloh Ogera, an ordained priest and head of the Bishop Okullu School of Theology at Great Lakes University in Kisumu, Kenya, contributes a paper that discusses the significance of the United Liturgy for East Africa (ULEA) and its undermining due to differing understandings of apostolicity among participating churches.
The papers in this issue also delve into the practical, theological, and sacramental implications of the apostolic ministry and the questions of apostolicity in Christian communities. Greta Gaffin, a master's student at Boston University, examines the life and ministry of black Episcopal priest George Alexander McGuire (1866-1934) and the African Orthodox Church, an Episcopalian version of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Ed Watson, a PhD candidate at Yale University, publishes a paper titled "Having the Lord's Body to Give: John Keble, Eucharistic Warrant, and the Colonizing Logics of Property". This study explores the influence of the late Robert Willis, the Dean of Canterbury from 2000-2022, on Watson's work.
The summer issue of AEH also publishes 5 of the 18 papers presented during the Apostolic Ministry Conference held at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University in October 2023. The conference, organized by Matthew F. Reese, a student at Berkeley Divinity School, and Christopher Adams of Fordham University, aimed to explore questions of apostolicity and ecumenicity within Christian communities.
For those interested in subscribing to AEH, visit hsec.us/membership for more information. Each issue includes studies, exhibits, and book reviews, offering a rich and engaging exploration of the Anglican and Episcopal tradition.
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