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About This Publication
Is there room in the Church and in society today for a faith that takes the Bible and traditional teaching seriously but not literally? Or that sees Christianity as a developing tradition with its share of mistakes but one which still provides people with the best framework for encountering God and living a fulfilling life? This book is written in an accessible style out of a deep love of the Church and the traditions and scholarship that have enriched it. Brian Mountford sets out a liberal Christian position that is biblical, open, liturgically conservative, traditional, ethical and concerned with Christian action. In the clash between liberalism and fundamentalism that bedevils the Church today he is always on the side of critical theology, real religion, and poetic language about 'deep truth'. He believes in the reality of God but finds him 'in the wound rather than the bandage'. For those searching for a credible faith this book is the perfect introduction to the best that Christianity has to offer.
About The Author
Brian grew up in London, studied theology in Newcastle and Cambridge, before being ordained into the Church of England at St Paul's Cathedral in 1968. He was Fellow and Chaplain of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge in the 70's and Vicar of Southgate in North London until moving to Oxford in 1986. He retired as Vicar of the University Church in 2016. Since then he has worked periodically as Chaplain of St Hilda's College, Oxford, Acting Chaplain of Corpus Christ College, Oxford, and at the Berkshire Independent School, Wellington College.