Welcome to the Episcopal Church: An Introduction to Its History, Faith, and Worship | 
| Authors: Christopher L. Webber, Frank T., Iii Griswold
Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
Category: Book
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Pages: 133
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3
ISBN: 0819218200
Dewey Decimal Number: 283.73
EAN: 9780819218209
ASIN: 0819218200
Publication Date: December 1, 1999
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 Great Introduction August 12, 2008
I am a new member of the Episcopal Church and I have been reading and studying quite a lot about the church and it's history and teachings. This book was an excellent introduction to the Episcopal Church and it was very helpful to me, a new member. This isn't a very big book but it is quite informative. I think anyone interested in the Episcopal Church would do well to read this.
 Serious, but not overly solemn June 18, 2008
WELCOME TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH is a realtively short book (less than 150 pp.), but a useful one. It deals with the history of the church going back to the English Reformation, the style of contemporary worship, the importance of the sacraments of Eucharist (communion) and baptism, the significance of the Bible, and the primacy of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (which, indeed, many Episcopalians simply call "the prayer book").
The intended target for this book and others in the series (WELCOME TO THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, WELCOME TO SUNDAY, and others) is probably a prior Protestant or Roman Catholic getting ready to join the Episcopal Church. This is not the place for in-depth history or theology, nor is it meant to be. I agree with the reviewer below who found the suggestions for further reading a little weak. An index would have been nice.
Pleasantly surprised. March 8, 2008
This is my first "Welcome to.." book and I was very pleasantly surprised by how straightforward and easy to read it was. The author does a very good job of solidifying key concepts in different parts of the book so that you don't feel like you've forgotten information. I also really liked how tenderly he regards the Episcopal Church without coming across as overly biased toward it.
This book is a very good read, and not at all boring as one reviewer said. I myself finished it in a day and I think it'll be useful in the future if I need to quickly look something up. Also, I might add, it has really good analysis questions at the end of each chapter. That way you think about what you just read and provide an answer that best fits your beliefs.
New Comer Episcopal January 18, 2008
As a new comer to the Am. Episcopal Church, I had many questions about the method and rites of worship. This small volume has proved an excellent starter book in understanding some of the history & liturgy, as well as the beliefs and methods of worship of the Episcopal denomination without going into deep evangelical or philosophical treatise. It is not meant to serve as an evangelical tool, but as a beginning book of instruction. I highly recommend this little volume to get started in understanding the ins & outs of the Episcopal worship service and church.
Welcome to the Episcopal Church April 16, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Being an Episcopalian for over 50 years, this author provides a very comprehensive overview from the founding to almost current day, very well written for a newcomer or for a refresher.
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