I've been given 'Being Anglican' to read, and never has a book with such an unpromising title been such a pleasure. It's basically a survey of the thoughts of people who have made significant contributions to Anglican tradition: William Laud, Josephine Butler, George Herbert etc. Great stuff.
But Richard Hooker is my favourite (and not just because I've walked past his statue at Exeter Cathedral hundreds of times). His doctrine of participation; the interplay of scripture, reason and tradition; the steering clear of all claims to infallibility; the concept of tradition as a developing story - it all makes me relax and feel released and encouraged. Well done him.
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