Background
Zahl, Paul Francis Matthew was born on May 24, 1951 in New York City.
(Thomas Cranmer's Prayer Book of 1549 is a foundational do...)
Thomas Cranmer's Prayer Book of 1549 is a foundational document of the Anglican Church and a priceless part of English-speaking Christianity. Cranmer's unique gift of blending theological substance with simple, humble, and moving clarity has made the Collects (prayers) essential not only to the English liturgy but also to the pastoral tradition of the church: these prayers still remain a deep source of inspiration for Christians enmeshed in the everyday trials and testings of life. Published on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer, The Collects of Thomas Cranmer presents this spiritually rich material in its original form and order. Compiled and presented for devotional use by C. Frederick Barbee and Paul F. M. Zahl, Cranmer's Collects are each followed by succinct commentary on their historical context and an insightful meditation crafted with contemporary Christians in mind. Including a significant introduction to Cranmer and his work by C. FitzSimons Allison, this beautifully produced volume opens afresh Cranmer's classic devotional treasure to modern believers from all communions.
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(This volume tells a story that is virtually unknown today...)
This volume tells a story that is virtually unknown today: The Protestant background and history of Anglican Christianity. Through a fascinating exploration of the development of Anglicanism and its wider Protestant context, Paul Zahl attempts to show-contrary to the opinion of many present-day "Anglican writers"-that Anglicanism is not just a via media (between Rome and Geneva, for example) but has been stamped decisively by classic Protestant insights and concerns. He also discusses the implications of Anglicanism's Protestant history for our own age, suggesting that this dimension has an important contribution to make to the worldwide Christian community in the new millennium.
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Zahl, Paul Francis Matthew was born on May 24, 1951 in New York City.
Student, University North Carolina, 1970. AB magna cum laude, Harvard College, 1972. Master of Philosophy in Theology, University Nottingham, England, 1975.
Diploma in pastoral studies, St. John's Theological College, Nottingham, 1975. Doctor of Theology, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tübingen, Germany, 1994.
Deacon in training Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1975-1976. Curate Grace Church, New York City, 1976-1982. Rector St. Mary's Church, Scarborough, New York, 1982-1988, St. James' Church, Charleston, South Carolina, 1988-1992.
Fellow Episcopal Church Foundation, 1993-1995. Dean Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, Alabama, 1995—2004, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Pittsburgh, 2004—2007. Rector All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2007—2009.
Retired
Teacher General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1979-1982, The King's College, Briarcliff Manor, New York, 1985-1988, College Charleston, South Carolina, 1990-1992, University Tübingen, Germany, 1992-1993. Visiting scholar Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, England, 1994-1995.
(Thomas Cranmer's Prayer Book of 1549 is a foundational do...)
(This volume tells a story that is virtually unknown today...)
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mary McLean Cappleman, December 29, 1973. Children: John Arthur, David William Franklin, Simeon McLean.