Mighty England Do Good: Culture, Faith, Empire, and World in the Foreign Mission

Description: Mighty England Do Good by Steven S. Maughan In late Victorian and Edwardian England, says Steven Maughan, foreign missions had a broad resonance and significance not adequately explored by historians of English culture. Mighty England Do Good fills that lacuna by examining the rapid growth of foreign missions in the Church of England between 1850 and 1915, culminating at the height of the mi FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In late Victorian and Edwardian England, says Steven Maughan, foreign missions had a broad resonance and significance not adequately explored by historians of English culture. Mighty England Do Good fills that lacuna by examining the rapid growth of foreign missions in the Church of England between 1850 and 1915, culminating at the height of the mi Author Biography Steven S. Maughan is professor of history at The College of Idaho. Review The Catholic Historical Review "Anyone working on Anglican missions in the Victorian and Edwardian periods will find Steven Maughans study an invaluable guide." The Catholic Historical Review "Anyone working on Anglican missions in the Victorian and Edwardian periods will find Steven Maughans study an invaluable guide." Anglican & Episcopal History "A major contribution to the history of Anglican foreign missions, but also to that of the Victorian Church of England more generally. It is a very significant work of scholarship and serves to be consulted for many years to come." Victorian Studies "Extraordinarily comprehensive. . . . Will surely offer the definitive account of the history of Church of England missions for many years to come. A major triumph of synthesis. . . . It is hard to imagine that it will be bettered." Andrew Porter -- Kings College London "The last two decades have seen an explosion of interest in Britains Christian missions. Steven Maughans monumental study will be of particular significance in understanding the complexities of British overseas expansion, the changing nature of metropolitan religious society, and the ideology of evangelicalism everywhere. The range of Maughans research will make this an indispensable starting point for years to come." Jeffrey Cox -- University of Iowa "Steven Maughans Mighty England Do Good provides the best introduction to one of the most important voluntary institutions of modern England - the Anglican missionary enterprise. Guiding readers through the complexities of the High Church and Evangelical church parties, he explores competing visions of the relationship between Christianity, English national identity, and empire." Rhonda Semple -- St. Francis Xavier University "A much-needed study. . . . Maughan argues convincingly that as Britain became modern, increasingly tied to and shaped by its international links, the foreign missions of its national church mattered immensely to its developing national identity, at home as well as abroad. In particular, Maughans meticulously researched and elegantly written work does what most mission histories do not: it offers a nuanced analysis of the contribution of women and gender in missions." Mission Studies "In this comprehensive history of the foreign missions in the Church of England, Maughan has masterfully interpreted the voluminous data on the subject and dexterously documented his findings. With its bold questions and incisive responses, this book would be of interest to students in the fields of mission history, Anglicanism, gender, and postcolonial studies." Church Times "This book demonstrates the complexities of the missionary enterprise, and of the engagement with cultures both imperial and encountered in the Empire. Then, as now, there are powerful questions, ecclesiological and theological, behind the too easily uttered mantras of mission. Among other things, this book reminds us of the historical roots of the Anglican Communion, which still bears the imprint of the conflicts and tensions, and -- yes -- heroic Christian endeavor -- recounted in this scholarly and important major study." Long Description In late Victorian and Edwardian England, says Steven Maughan, foreign missions had a broad resonance and significance not adequately explored by historians of English culture. Mighty England Do Good fills that lacuna by examining the rapid growth of foreign missions in the Church of England between 1850 and 1915, culminating at the height of the missionary enterprise in Britain. Maughans book bridges the gaps between religious, cultural, and imperial history to give a full picture of the movements importance. Maughan explores Anglicanism as a microcosm of the larger religious culture of Britain, particularly in light of the expanding British empire. This book provides a multidimensional reassessment of the power that foreign missions had to shape belief, institutions, culture, and practice not only within the Church of England but also in the broader culture of the time. Review Quote Andrew Porter -- Kings College London "The last two decades have seen an explosion of interest in Britains Christian missions. Steven Maughans monumental study will be of particular significance in understanding the complexities of British overseas expansion, the changing nature of metropolitan religious society, and the ideology of evangelicalism everywhere. The range of Maughans research will make this an indispensable starting point for years to come." Jeffrey Cox -- University of Iowa "Steven Maughans Mighty England Do Good provides the best introduction to one of the most important voluntary institutions of modern England - the Anglican missionary enterprise. Guiding readers through the complexities of the High Church and Evangelical church parties, he explores competing visions of the relationship between Christianity, English national identity, and empire." Rhonda Semple -- St. Francis Xavier University "A much-needed study. . . . Maughan argues convincingly that as Britain became modern, increasingly tied to and shaped by its international links, the foreign missions of its national church mattered immensely to its developing national identity, at home as well as abroad. In particular, Maughans meticulously researched and elegantly written work does what most mission histories do not: it offers a nuanced analysis of the contribution of women and gender in missions." Details ISBN0802869467 Author Steven S. Maughan Short Title MIGHTY ENGLAND DO GOOD Language English ISBN-10 0802869467 ISBN-13 9780802869463 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Subtitle Culture, Faith, Empire, and World in the Foreign Missions of the Church of England, 1850-1915 Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States DEWEY 266.342 Publication Date 2014-08-01 UK Release Date 2014-08-01 NZ Release Date 2014-08-01 US Release Date 2014-08-01 Pages 511 Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Series Studies in the History of Christian Missions Audience General AU Release Date 2014-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133296677;

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