A Celtic Resurrection: The Diary of a Split from the Church by Robert Van De Weyer - 1996-01

Paperback. Very Good.

London England: Fount. Paperback. The 'defrocking' of Norfolk priest Kit Chalcraft in 1995 for seeking to marry for the third time has put the Church of England's moral respectablity firmly in the spotlight. But, when Chalcraft's parishoners refused to accept the appointment of a new vicar by the local bishop of Norwich, the affair sparked wider questions about who decides who are to be the ministers of the people. The author answered a plea from Chalcraft's congregation to minister to them, despite instructions from his own bishop in Ely not to cross diocesan boundaries. In this personal and challenging diary, he charts the tensions, hopes and fears of a people who feel let down by an institution which they claim has squandered its resources and failed to provide adequate leadership. He argues that, far from being isolated incidents of rebellion, the unfolding stories represent a positive return to a Celtic model of Christianity in Britain. Drawing on strands throughout history,… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.