From Tories at Prayer to Socialists at Mass by Colin Holden (1996, Hardcover)

Author
Colin Holden

Publisher
Melbourne University Press, 1996

Format
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages
xviii, 332 pages, illustrated, includes plan and portraits

ISBN
9780522846829

Condition
Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket and some shelf wear to boards. Internally clean and tightly bound.

Overview
This detailed and engaging history of St Peter's Anglican Church, Eastern Hill, explores the shifting political and theological landscape of one of Melbourne’s most significant religious institutions. Spanning from 1846 to 1990, Colin Holden provides insight into how the church evolved from its early Tory affiliations to embrace a strong Anglo-Catholic and socially engaged identity.

Why You’ll Love It
Essential reading for those interested in Melbourne’s religious history, Anglo-Catholic tradition, and the interplay of faith and politics in Australia. A well-researched and richly illustrated chronicle of a unique urban parish.

Note
Includes illustrations, a plan, and portraits throughout. Ideal for historians, theologians, and collectors of ecclesiastical history.