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The Anglican Way is a guidebook for anyone interested in following Jesus as an Anglican Christian. Written for both the newcomer and the person who wants to go deeper, this book answers hundreds of questions about history, theology, worship, and more. Learn about this ancient but fast-growing branch of the Body of Christ. Let this guide help you as you walk the Anglican Way.

A Methodist pastor, Reverend Robert Pelfrey, wrote this about the book. We think he sums it up well:

The best thing about The Anglican Way is how it covers a broad sweep of life in the Anglican Way without sacrificing the depth that should naturally come with a book about Christian living (though, tragically, all too often does not). Are there books that cover more Anglican history and theology? Yes. Are there books that include more Anglican prayers and liturgy? Of course. Are there books that more completely discuss the particularities and intricacies of the Anglican tradition? Perhaps (though not many).

But is there any book anywhere that covers all of these things -- Anglican history, theology, distinctives, prayers and liturgies, and many other aspects of the balance and complexities of the Anglican Way -- all in one winsome, personal, and very practical volume? I feel sure in saying that there is not.

The Anglican Way is a book born of passion and a lifetime of devotion. McKenzie is obviously both highly knowledgable of, and deeply committed to his subject matter. Other traditions would do well to have such a voice. Regardless of one's background or denominational affiliation, there is much here that is instructional...and inspirational.

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"The Anglican Way is an immensely helpful introduction to Anglicanism. By contrasting the seeming polarities, Thomas McKenzie helps readers to understand the richness -- and the seeming contradictions -- of this extraordinary Way of being a Christian. The writing is practical and accessible and the fruit of significant pastoral engagement."

- The Most Reverend Robert Duncan, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America 
"At a time when a great many people are discovering the Anglican way of Christian discipleship, there is a tremendous need for resources that lay out what this involves. Thomas McKenzie offers just that in this excellent introduction. He supplies us with a clear overview that provides the newcomer to Anglicanism and the experienced practitioner with numerous valuable insights. I am therefore delighted to commend The Anglican Way warmly."

- The Very Reverend Dr. Justyn Terry, Dean and President of Trinity School for Ministry 

"The Anglican way of worshipping God and following Jesus is beautiful and effective. But some guidance is needed along the first steps on that way. In The Anglican Way, Thomas McKenzie is an reliable and relatable guide. I commend The Anglican Way to all those who are exploring an Anglican Church."

- The Right Reverend Todd Hunter, Bishop of the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others 
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"The Anglican Way is an immensely helpful introduction to Anglicanism. By contrasting the seeming polarities, Thomas McKenzie helps readers to understand the richness -- and the seeming contradictions -- of this extraordinary Way of being a Christian. The writing is practical and accessible and the fruit of significant pastoral engagement."

- The Most Reverend Robert Duncan, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America

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About Thomas McKenzieThomas is an ordained Anglican priest, and the founding pastor of  Church of the Redeemer in Nashville, Tennessee. He's an oblate of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Thomas is the author of The Anglican Way, as well as The Harpooner, an Advent devotional guide 

Thomas grew up near Amarillo, Texas. His Bachelor's degree is from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Master's degree in Divinity is from Trinity School for Ministry. He served two churches in Pittsburgh and another in San Antonio before moving to Nashville.

Thomas blogs at ThomasMcKenzie.com.  He writes for RabbitRoom.com and AnglicanPastor.com.  He reviews movies at OneMinuteReview.  His sermons and teachings, can be found at RedeemerCast.net

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rabbit Room (April 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996049908
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996049900
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
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Thomas McKenzie lives in Nashville with his wife and their two daughters. He was ordained in 1998, and is a priest of the Anglican Church in North America. Thomas is the founding pastor of Church of the Redeemer in Nashville, Tennessee. He's an oblate of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Thomas is the author of the The Anglican Way: A Guidebook, as well as The Harpooner (an Advent devotional). He writes for The Rabbit Room and AnglicanPastor.com. He reviews movies at OneMinuteReview.com and blogs at ThomasMcKenzie.com

Thomas was born and raised near Amarillo, Texas. His Bachelor's degree is from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Master's Degree in Divinity is from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

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Customers find this book informative about Anglicanism, helping them understand its history and answering specific questions. Moreover, the guidebook is well-written and serves as an easy introduction to the faith. Additionally, they appreciate how it encourages readers to explore Anglicanism. However, the content quality receives mixed reviews.

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68 customers mention "Introduction to anglicanism"68 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be an excellent introduction to Anglicanism, helping them understand its history and answering specific questions about the faith.

"...In it he manages to, in easily understood terminology, condense the vast spectrum of detail that could fill volumes into what appears to be a fairly..." Read more

"...I thought the "Compass Rose" explanations were very helpful, and the book answered some specific questions I had about the leadership..." Read more

"...This is a gentle introduction that encourages as much as it informs. I’m grateful it exists." Read more

"...I thought this was a great primer in what it means to be a practicing Anglican, especially for the 21st century...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and well-written, describing it as an easy introduction to Anglican Christianity.

"...In it he manages to, in easily understood terminology, condense the vast spectrum of detail that could fill volumes into what appears to be a fairly..." Read more

"...It is easy to read and understand, but covers a wide range of topics relating to Anglican worship...." Read more

"...This is a gentle introduction that encourages as much as it informs. I’m grateful it exists." Read more

"...Thomas McKenzie's writing style is very engaging as well!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's exploration of Anglicanism, with one customer noting its comprehensive coverage of traditional Anglican practices, while another highlights its value as a liturgical primer.

"...about the leadership structure of the church, ordination, and Calvinism/Arminianism...." Read more

"...This alone makes the book a great tool for priests who hold vastly different positions. Thanks Fr. McKenzie for giving us all a great resource!" Read more

"...This book represents ideas of Colonial Anglicanism and is not respectful of the theological insight of the past 25 years in the world of scholarship..." Read more

"...McKenzie presents a world wide, vibrant and diverse Communion. With humor and humility he describes a group of imperfect people serving a Holy God...." Read more

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  • Sam Toole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Info For Non-Anglicans
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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    I’m not Anglican, but I’ve always been somewhat fascinated with liturgical, high-church worship (my congregation is very much low-church). This guy is an Anglican pastor in Nashville. I heard him in an interview on a Gospel-centered YouTube channel I follow and decided I’d read the book he wrote about modern day Anglicanism. In it he manages to, in easily understood terminology, condense the vast spectrum of detail that could fill volumes into what appears to be a fairly well-done nutshell.

    He pointedly avoids much discussion about Henry VIII and the split with Rome that the Church of England is most known for, preferring to spend most of the book discussing the doctrine and practices of today’s modern Anglican congregation, and though I’d love to read more about the historical aspect, I really enjoyed the fact that he stayed focused on the here-and-now as far as his church is concerned.

    I won’t be switching to Anglicanism any time soon but after reading this I think I’d feel very comfortable visiting an Anglican Church to worship. Religion and theology is probably not everyone’s cup of tea but this book is a decent compendium on Anglicanism, and like a good sermon, it’s to the point and keeps you awake and engaged.
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  • Melanie Larson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and readable intro to Anglican worship
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2014
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    Reading this book was like having a relaxed conversation with a very knowledgeable friend. It is easy to read and understand, but covers a wide range of topics relating to Anglican worship. I thought the "Compass Rose" explanations were very helpful, and the book answered some specific questions I had about the leadership structure of the church, ordination, and Calvinism/Arminianism. Some of the explanations were more simplistic than I needed (as someone who is already a Christian, just coming from a different tradition), but I imagine they would be helpful for someone new to the Christian faith entirely. I found particularly helpful a section at the end about choosing an Anglican church. The author relates his own experience in choosing a church on an extended trip, and his reasons for his choice were instructional to me. (Hint: It didn't have to do with who had the most children's activities!) I enjoyed the book very much, and will refer to it topically in the future.
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  • K.J. Ramsey
    4.0 out of 5 stars encourages as much as it informs
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
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    This book is incredibly easy to read, kind, and helpful. As someone who has been, you might say, on the Canterbury trail for many years without belonging to an Anglican Church until this last year, I found that McKenzie’s description of the compass rose well articulated the generous meeting place of the paradoxes central to following Christ that I’ve long been seeking.

    I wish this book more robustly interrogated the Anglican Church’s complicity in colonialism and racism. I felt like the version of history I was being handed was a bit too rose-tinted, focusing on particularly positive Anglicans like William Wilberforce instead of more fully and honestly accounting for the role power and privilege have played in the expansion of the church often at the expense of many.

    This is a gentle introduction that encourages as much as it informs. I’m grateful it exists.
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  • B3cc4M
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great liturgical primer!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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    Great overview about The Anglican Way if you are interested in reading a very wide overview of the traditions. I thought this was a great primer in what it means to be a practicing Anglican, especially for the 21st century. Thomas McKenzie's writing style is very engaging as well! I would highly recommend this book if you are wondering about the liturgical methods of practice as well: Anglicans, Presbyterians, Lutherans, etc seem to practice a more liturgical form of worship (call and response prayers, Eucharist vs communion, preaching style, etc.) are all unique from mainline Evangelical churches. Overall, this book was a great blessing and gift for me as I'm exploring what it means to be a Christian who values tradition!
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  • Barbara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book in great condition.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    Book was in in great condition and delivered promptly.
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  • Billbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars McKenzie very clearly explains "The Anglican Way"
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018
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    As a writer, I am very impressed with how clearly and without religious jargon the author explains what it means to be Anglican. I'm not Anglican. I just wanted to better understand what McKenzie calls "The Anglican Way." This book does not go down the rabbit hole of trying to convince or convert you. That doesn't seem to be McKenzie's purpose. He simply states the facts, including the interesting history of the church.

    I think I'd rather be a part of a church I understand, whose doctrine I might not 100% embrace, than spend my life in a murky or shifting church environment where anything goes or with my head in the doctrinal sand. Read this book, and quickly understand what you are getting in the Anglican way of things.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About the Anglican Way
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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    I will be marrying a Scottish man raised in the Anglican Way. I was raised Southern Baptist. I chose this book to obtain an overall understanding of the Anglican Way, specifically the Biblical teachings and values. I believe that a wife must allow her husband to be the spiritual leader of the family. Therefore, I was lead by the Holy Spirit to seek the truth about the Anglican belief. The author did an excellent job of providing facts, his opinions and cautions which I greatly appreciate and admire his integrity. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking the truth about the Gospel of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Learned a lot
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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    I learned more about the Anglicans from this book than from the to be a christian anglican catechism. Which only explained basic christian beliefs and not much of anything anglican other than a sentence or two. This book I highly recommend if you want to learn more about anglican and their way to christ.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2018
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    Thomas McKenzie has written an excellent introduction to Anglicanism. I leant a lot through thus book and am now more confident that I know what all the elements of e.g. an Eucharist are as well as the history of the Anglican Communion and many other things.

    If you're thinking of joining an Anglican church but want to know more about it before hand or even after joining, this book will probably tell you all you need to know.
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  • Jamar Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2024
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    It helped me learn a lot when I joined the Anglican Church. I definitely recommend it to new Anglicans.
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  • Yoel Ben David
    5.0 out of 5 stars This rocks
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017
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    This is a great book that has encouraged me to become an Anglican and find a home in it's thought.
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  • Dixie Carlson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable to read!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2018
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    I've just started reading this book. It is really good. I would highly recommend this book to anyone searching out Anglicanism or just wanting to know more about the Anglican faith.
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  • Chris M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple but concise
    Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2016
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    Overview of the Anglican faith. I would recommend to all new comers or just those interested in Anglicanism who are looking for an overview of the faith.
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