{"title":"Caroline J. Addington Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaroline J. Addington Hall’s works delve deeply into themes of faith, struggle, and redemption, offering readers thoughtful reflections within the realm of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e. Her writing often explores the complexities of spiritual life with sensitivity and insight, inviting contemplation and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that challenge and inspire, blending heartfelt storytelling with profound spiritual lessons. Hall’s approach is both accessible and sincere, making her books a meaningful choice for those seeking comfort and understanding through religious literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-thorn-in-the-flesh-by-caroline-j-addington-hall-9798881805746","title":"A Thorn in the Flesh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRev. Addington Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, who helped lead the fight for the recognition of marriage equality, tells the riveting story of how the Episcopal Church became the largest U.S. denomination to officially sanction same-sex relationships and how this contentious issue has been used to further conservative political agendas, both in the United States and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised and updated edition describes in vivid detail how African and Asian churches have been drawn into a conflict that began in the United States in the Episcopal Church, and raises vital questions of whether people with different understandings of authority and truth, from vastly different cultures, can live in harmony. Hall also describes the exodus of conservative Episcopal Churches that left the denomination in protest after the 2012 vote to form the separatist Anglican Church in North America, and the impact of this exodus on the identity, theology, politics, and activities of the current Episcopal Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a stirring final chapter, Addington Hall lays out the challenges the Episcopal Church and the Anglican communion face in their attempt to talk, meet, and remain united.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal volume for anyone who wants to understand the historical and current divisions within the Episcopal Church and the broader Anglican Communion regarding sexuality, gender identity, and marriage equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617205272812,"sku":"9798881805746","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/85141a9f500089fab96db2641e5b0db7.jpg?v=1778532250"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/caroline-j-addington-hall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}