Sexual Politics In The Church Of England 18571957
Book Description
Between 1857 and 1957, the Church of England underwent a profound transformation in how it understood sexuality, marriage, and gender roles. Timothy Willem Jones reveals how this century of change reshaped Anglican theology in ways that challenge common assumptions about religious institutions and social progress.
This scholarly exploration uncovers how the introduction of women's voices into traditionally male-dominated church hierarchies fundamentally altered perspectives on gender and spiritual authority. Jones examines the significant influence of the Anglo-Catholic revival, particularly how Catholic sacramental theology reshaped Anglican views on the connection between sexuality and spirituality.
Rather than presenting the church as a static, conservative force, this work demonstrates how Anglican leaders engaged dynamically with emerging feminist thought and new sexual sciences of the era. The author traces how theological discussions, women's advocacy, and scientific developments created an ongoing dialogue that influenced church doctrine and practice.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual communities navigate cultural change, this book offers valuable insights into institutional adaptation and theological evolution. Jones shows how the Church of England often led rather than followed societal shifts regarding sexuality and gender, revealing the complex relationship between religious tradition and social transformation.
This examination of Anglican sexual politics provides a nuanced perspective on how faith communities can engage constructively with changing cultural norms while maintaining their spiritual foundations.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 208 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Sex role, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Women in the Anglican Communion
- ✓ Explore Sexualität
- ✓ Explore Geschlechterrolle
- ✓ Explore Church of england, history
- ✓ Explore Historia
- ✓ Explore High Church
- ✓ Explore Church of England
