Overview
"This book provides an exploration of the man who many believe will be the catalyst for the schism within the Anglican Church. Through a lively text, based on extensive interviews with Bishop Robinson, his closest associates, family, colleagues and observers, and illustrated with photographs from all phases of his life, ""Going to Heaven"" paints a portrait of Bishop Robinson not as a symbol, but a human being who is, as he puts it, ""neither the angel nor the devil some would make me out to be."" It illuminates his life; his struggle with - and eventual acceptance of - his homosexuality; and his calling to become a priest and later a bishop. It tells the story of the critical events of his election and consecration amid intense opposition, huge security concerns and media attention. It then follows him through the next two years as he juggles dual roles - Bishop of New Hampshire, and symbol of gay achievement and the progressive church. Meanwhile, the opposition stirred by his election creates increasing pressure for schism in the Anglican Communion at large. The book concludes with a discussion of the deep theological and historical significance of Gene Robinson's election and personal vision for the future, and what this means both for individuals and for a Church seeking to be relevant in a post-modern world."
Full Product Details
Author: Elizabeth Adams
Publisher: Counterpoint
Imprint: Soft Skull Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.374kg
ISBN: 9781933368221
ISBN 10: 1933368225
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 27 July 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""Gene Robinson exemplifies the worst of the gay culture of over-wealthy, bored, liberal America. He was clearly quite capable of a marital sexual relationship, until he fell for a gay lover."" - Church of England Newspaper ""The opponents [of Robinson] just have a seemingly insuperable problem with men who lie with men - even men in monogamous relationships who want to be Christians - and are prepared to split the church"" - The Guardian ""Canon Robinson seems beloved by his congregation and his diocese which elected him bishop from a wide range of candidates. They have stood by him throughout the storm his appointment has stirred up in the wider Anglican Church and simply ask that he should be judged for the work he does."" - BBC News"""
Gene Robinson exemplifies the worst of the gay culture of over-wealthy, bored, liberal America. He was clearly quite capable of a marital sexual relationship, until he fell for a gay lover. - Church of England Newspaper The opponents [of Robinson] just have a seemingly insuperable problem with men who lie with men - even men in monogamous relationships who want to be Christians - and are prepared to split the church - The Guardian Canon Robinson seems beloved by his congregation and his diocese which elected him bishop from a wide range of candidates. They have stood by him throughout the storm his appointment has stirred up in the wider Anglican Church and simply ask that he should be judged for the work he does. - BBC News
Author Information
Elizabeth Adams has been granted unique access to Bishop Robinson and the events surrounding him. She is also a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, and has been an observer, writer and speaker for many years about the interface between religion and contemporary life and politics.
