Forward In Depth: Sermons And Addresses
Australian History Biography Christian Spirituality Religious Memoir Anglican Studies Sermons & Homiletics 20th-Century Church History
First-edition copies of Forward in Depth: Sermons and Addresses (1987, ISBN 0958196069) are scarce on the secondary market, making this 191-page softcover a genuine collector’s piece for anyone interested in Australian religious history. Frank Woods, the former Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, delivered the sermons and speeches gathered here during the turbulent 1970s–80s, a period that saw the Church wrestling with social upheaval, liturgical reform and ecumenical dialogue. The book therefore doubles as both a spiritual resource and a first-hand historical document of the Australian Anglican experience at a pivotal moment.
Buyers looking for substance rather than surface gloss will appreciate the content: pastoral letters on national crises, university addresses that engage contemporary ethics, cathedral sermons that explain the creeds in plain language, and keynote talks delivered to synods and inter-church gatherings. Woods’ accessible style—erudite yet conversational—makes these pieces suitable for clergy, theology students and lay readers who want to deepen their faith while gaining insight into how Australian Anglican leaders engaged with issues such as Aboriginal land rights, economic injustice and the role of women in ministry.
This particular copy is a clean, tightly-bound first edition with only light exterior wear commensurate with age; the inner cover carries a neat, personalised inscription but no high-lighting, dog-ears or ex-library markings, ensuring the text remains uncluttered for study or devotional use. Because 1980s JBCE imprints were printed in small runs and rarely retained in fine condition, securing an uninscribed copy is difficult; the thoughtful prior ownership note actually enhances provenance without detracting from readability. For collectors of Australiana, Anglicanalia or Christian biography, this offering presents both intellectual value and tangible scarcity in one affordable package.
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