The Church and Humanity

'George Bell, Bishop of Chichester from 1929 to 1958, has long been recognized as one of the outstanding figures in the Church of England in his generation. He stood out from his colleagues by his striking commitment both to bringing the churches together in unity and to the cause of international peace and justice. This collection of essays in his honour has been edited by Andrew Chandler, Director of the George Bell Institute at the University of Chichester. The contributors are a distinguished and international group of scholars of church history, including the present Archbishop of Canterbury. This study provides an insightful and updated evaluation of Bishop Bell's significant contributions to the life of both his own and the wider church during the turbulent years of the mid-twentieth century.' John S. Conway, author of The Nazi Persecution of the Churches 1933-1945 'Andrew Chandler gathers international scholars to present the life and work of George Bell, Bishop of Chichester - a key person in ecumenical work. This book presents a broad yet distinct picture of Bishop Bell from the angle of Church and humanity, emphasizing his patronage of resistance. Bishop Bell's work in the fields of organization, moral theology, and politics is analyzed from different perspectives; scholars from India, Finland and Germany add important issues such as the trial of German war criminals as a moral history, or Bishop Bell and the promotion of Anglican-Lutheran relations. Rowan Williams concludes the book with his views on Bishop Bell and the Church of England. A thorough bibliography is included.' Anders Jarlert, Lund University, Sweden