{"product_id":"9781529360981","title":"On Priesthood : Servants, Shepherds, Messengers, Sentinels and Stewards","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Cottrell, Stephen, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 02\/04\/2020,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 192 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Christian social thought \u0026amp; activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529360981\u003cbr\u003e Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessenger, sentinel, steward... these three words have been used to describe the work of a priest in the Church of England since Cranmer wrote the original ordination rite in 1550. Two more, servant and shepherd, were added in 1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken together, these five metaphors provide a rich and resonant set of ideas through which to explore the nature of Christian ministry. In this short, lyrical book, Bishop Stephen Cottrell explores each one; based on actual addresses given to ordinands on the night before their ordination, it is refreshing, challenging and accessible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone considering ordination or already in ministry will want to read this book for the fascinating exploration of the five metaphors he considers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35022249722009,"sku":"9781529360981","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781529360981.jpg?v=1602538535","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781529360981","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}