{"product_id":"the-episcopal-handbook-9780819229564","title":"The Episcopal Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original Episcopal Handbook, published in 2008, was an instant classic and has been a bestseller ever since. Still providing helpful and insightful information about the Episcopal ethos with a ertain amount of whimsy and complete accessibility, this revision maintains the best features of the original work, but adds an update and an expansion on the church today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to updating out-of-date references, the revision highlights Episcopal diversity--including more women and people of color in the biographical material--as well as focusing more on Episcopalians rather than Anglicans. Some new illustrations are included as well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some material originally presented in tabular form has been adapted into a more accessible narrative format. This includes new sections on church governance, the origins of religious belief, and a capsule summary of church history. The glossary has also been expanded. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The goal is to provide a book suitable for a wide range of uses and settings: for Sunday schools, confirmations, inquirer classes--and for everyone from visitors to vestries. The revision brokers an incredible compendium of information in an informal, user-friendly, and accessible format. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For lifelong Episcopalians, newcomers, and those wishing to sample and explore the\u003cbr\u003e beliefs and organization of the denomination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3859810\"\u003eChurch Publishing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Morehouse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780819229564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0819229563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL027000\"\u003eChristianity | Episcopalian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morehouse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693349998829,"sku":"9780819229564","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_c9b32d68-4697-4e0b-84b2-7939a8f4280a.jpg?v=1649858692","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-episcopal-handbook-9780819229564","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}