Anglican Confirmation 1820-1945: From ’Renewing the Baptismal Covenant’ to ’The Sacramental Principle’

This book focuses on Anglican confirmation in theology, liturgy and practice from 1820 to 1945.

Phillip Tovey is former Principal of the Diocese of Oxford Local Ministry Pathway and Warden of Readers. Before retirement he worked in theological education for many years and has written extensively on liturgical issues, including a previous book on Anglican Confirmation 1662-1820. He has lectured on liturgical issues in, Uganda, South Africa, Hong Kong and New Zealand, as Selwyn Lecturer. He is a member of Societas Liturgica, the Society for Liturgical Study, and the Inter-Anglican Liturgical Consultation.