A People Called Episcopalians: A Brief Introduction to Our Way of Life (Revised Edition) Staple Bound – October 15, 2014

This is a very good book that summarises what we Episcopalians are in a fairly understandable way and also gives a broad overview of the structure and government of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

Wishing to learn more about the Episcopalians I chose this book. It did not did disappoint. Very helpful and interesting read.

A wonderful and brief guide to what it means to be an Episcopalian. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is I would have preferred a more exhaustive and comprehensive set of essays.

A good and brief introduction to the Episcopalian Church. I was particularly struck by the three tenets of the Episcopalian Church in regards to authority, known as the three-legged stool: Scripture, tradition, and reason. I also like their view on the middle way (via medi) meaning between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church, a happy medium if you will. Finally, I was drawn to the several ways the Episcopalian Church does church: high church, low church, broad church. High church being very ritualistic, liturgical, and traditional. Low church being very free and contemporary. And, the broad church which incorporates both the high church and low church methods.Overall, I am drawn to the Episcopalian Church, but it does seem heavily nationalistic. After all, it was formed (along with its Constitutions) at the EXACT same time the American republic was formed. It broke off from the Anglican (Church of England) in response to the American Revolution. Should not our allegiance be to King Jesus rather than President Washington or King Henry? Furthermore, the polity of the church seems very, well... polity. Heavy on church government, dioceses, parishes, bishops, and conventions. This can be a bit daunting to those of us who like room to breathe and the freedom to thrive outside the confines of the institutional church.Overall, the Episcopalian Church seems like a good fit for those of us who long for the ancient, but also want a bit of freedom. And, I recommend this short book for those who are searching for the right denominational fit, particularly to the Episcopalian Church.

As a rather new Episcopalian this little gem has answered SO MANY questions that I hadn't even thought of! Only a little over 50 pages but also has a great glossary in the back for all the words that are very Episcopalian.

Perfect. Just what i needed.

Enjoyed this brief synopsis of what it means to be a part of the Episcopal Church. I think it is a helpful overview of any wondering what it might be like to become a member or is simply curious about what the Episcopal Church is all about.

I thought this would be a lot larger and more comprehensive. I was hoping to receive a very comprehensive book. This is an extremely slim, short, book, almost like a large pamphlet, if anything.