Austin Farrer for Today

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Austin Farrer is often called the one genius the Church of England produced in the 20th Century. His innovative ideas in crossed a host of theological disciplines. Assessing his continuing importance and introducing him to a new generation of readers, Austin Farrer for Today brings together a stellar collection of writers to reflect on Farrer’s contribution to biblical theology, philosophy, language, doctrine, prayer and preaching. Contributors include: John Barton, on Typology in Farrer John Muddiman on how Farrer dispensed with 'Q' Robert Macswain on Farrer’s Religious Epistemology Morwenna Ludlow on Farrer's Language and Symbolism Rowan Williams on Farrer as a doctrinal theologian Jane Shaw on Farrer as preacher