A Lifetime In The Church And The University [Hardcover]

These recollections of a life-time in the Church and in different universities give rise to a diverse series of anecdotes, which provide, first, some entertaining humor, second, a glimpse into both academic and church life, and third my attempted contributions to Christian theology. Teaching in five British universities, belonging to such church national bodies as fifteen years on the Church of England General Synod, twenty-eight years serving on the Doctrine Commission, and many years on other Church committees, as well as secular national bodies . . . has left a reservoir of diverse memories that some have thought worth sharing. At the beginning there is more about the providence of God and my own mistakes than anything else. These chapters begin with a relatively high ratio of entertainment, but become increasingly theological in the later chapters. Towards the end, my story concerns teaching in America, Korea, and elsewhere. Although the Church of England and British universities often provide a focus, my overseas doctoral graduates assure me that the story would be of international interest. Those who have read one of my twenty books (and three more to come) may also have a special interest in it. From the Preface Tony Thiselton has led an exceptional life--in fact, one much more exceptional than I realized, and I have known him for over thirty years! This autobiography is not just an account of a life, but it is a delightful and instructive recounting of a fascinating and accomplished spiritual and academic adventure. A dominating idea that clearly emerges is how, despite physical and health problems that would have deterred a lesser person, Tony's Christian faith and dedication to the church have resulted in great things for the academy. We can all be thankful to God for such a life well lived. --Stanley E. Porter, Dean, Professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada This autobiography, with its many photographs anlÓ*