In this authoritative volume, 31 of the world’s leading Anglican scholars present the first sustained and thorough account of the history and ethos of the churches of the Anglican communion from the Anglican reform of the 16th century to its global witness today. The new 1998 edition is revised, augmented and updated, and offers a comprehensive interpretation of the character of Anglicanism – including its history, theology, worship, standards and practices, and its future prospects worldwide.