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In the Eye of the Storm
Author: Gene RobinsonA timely, courageous and revealing personal memoir from the figure at the centre of the explosive storm that is changing the face of Anglicanism worldwide. In 2003, Gene Robinson was elected as the Bishop of New Hampshire – the first openly gay man to be called to serve in such a position. Clearly beloved in his diocese and chosen from a wide selection of candidates, the election was entirely proper and the result clear cut, yet it sparked a hurricane storm of controversy that has polarised religious opinion on five continents and still rages five years on. Here, Gene Robinson reflects on his journey of faith, his life experiences, the concerns that matter most to him as a bishop and the controversy that has rocked the church he loves and to which he is committed. Published in the run-up to the Lambeth Conference, the once-a-decade gathering of all bishops in the Anglican Communion, this long-awaited book is certain to achieve bestseller status in the general and religious trade alike. 'This is Gene Robinson’s own story, told with simplicity and humility and revealing his passionate faith. He recounts how his experience has made him particularly close to vulnerable groups, such as the inmates of a women’s prison, and how we all need one another for our very salvation. This honest account will encourage anyone seriously committed to the message of Jesus, and shows him deeply committed within the Anglican Communion even to those who vilify him.' Click on extended information to read the Preface by Desmond Tutu.
Categories: Biography Publication Date: 26 March 2008 By Canterbury Press Binding/Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Status: In Stock Normal Price: £12.99 ** Special Sale Price: £2.25 ISBN: 9781853119026
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