A detailed history of the American Episcopal Church, from its colonial beginnings to the present day. William Wilson Manross explores the complex social, political, and theological developments that have shaped the church over the centuries, from the controversies over slavery and civil rights to the recent debates over gender and sexuality. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion and the role of the church in shaping social and cultural change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.