Church of the East and the Church of England, The

Church of the East and the Church of England, The

By J. F. Coakley

Book Description

This scholarly exploration reveals a remarkable chapter in Christian history that bridges ancient traditions and modern missionary endeavors. J. F. Coakley examines the complex thirty-year relationship between the Church of England and the Assyrian Church of the East, an ancient Christian community that survived in the remote regions of eastern Turkey and northwestern Persia.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of pre-World War I tensions, where Anglican missionaries faced extraordinary challenges in their mission to support rather than convert this ancient church. Their work sparked controversy at home, where many questioned the wisdom of aiding what some considered a heretical body while strictly prohibiting conversions to Anglicanism.

In the field, these dedicated individuals navigated hostile governments, competed with rival American and French missions, and worked to earn the trust of the Assyrian community itself. Despite significant obstacles, their efforts yielded important achievements in scholarship and ecumenical diplomacy.

Beyond missionary history, this study illuminates the broader story of the Assyrians as both guardians of ancient Christian traditions and members of an ethnic minority struggling for survival in the Middle East. Drawing from previously unpublished English and Syriac documents, Coakley presents the first comprehensive examination of these inter-church relations.

Enhanced with illustrations and maps, this work offers valuable insights into the complexities of cross-cultural spiritual engagement and the preservation of ancient Christian heritage.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)

📄 Length: 422 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Church of England
  • ✓ Explore Missions to Church of the East members
  • ✓ Explore Church of england, relations
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Relations
  • ✓ Explore Missions to Nestorians
  • ✓ Explore Church of England. Assyrian Mission
  • ✓ Explore Oriental Orthodox churches

Topics Covered

Church of England Missions to Church of the East members Church of england, relations History Relations Missions to Nestorians Church of England. Assyrian Mission Oriental Orthodox churches Archbishop of Canterbury's Assyrian Mission Missions, middle east Missions to Assyrian Church of the East members Assyrian Church of the East Anglican Communion

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