New Research Reveals How Churchmanship Shaped Anglican Traditions Globally

The winter 2023 issue of Anglican and Episcopal History features new research on churchmanship and its impact across the Anglican Communion. Four scholars explore how historical perspectives shaped various dioceses, including the Episcopal Church. Brian Douglass’s study focuses on Augustus Short, a colonial bishop in Adelaide, examining his churchmanship and eucharistic theology. Timothy Larsen re-evaluates the ministry and writings of G.A. Studdert Kennedy, known as 'Woodbine Willie', during World War I. Both studies highlight Anglo-Catholic influences in their respective contexts.

John Sailant’s research investigates the 1812 baptism of Prudence Gabriel, a free Black woman, in Rhode Island’s Episcopal Diocese. Jacob M. Blosser analyses the role of New Light Anglicans, particularly Rev. Charles Clay, in Virginia’s Episcopal Diocese. These works add to the discussion on evangelical influences in the Church.

The issue also includes church reviews, book reviews, reflections, and meeting minutes. Full articles are accessible via JSTOR.org or through membership of the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church at hsec.us/AEH. The journal, published quarterly, offers access to its content through JSTOR.org and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church. The winter edition provides detailed studies on church history, theology, and their lasting effects on Anglican and Episcopal traditions.