This document explores themes and principles emerging from official and semi-official documents of the Anglican Communion regarding the use of the Bible in the Church. It identifies key themes that summarize Anglican beliefs about the Scriptures and suggests principles for deeper engagement and interpretation.
The Anglican Communion Office (ACO) is the official secretariat of the Anglican Communion – a worldwide network of Anglican churches, in over 165 countries. The ACO connects member churches, encourages global mission, fosters Christian unity, promotes ecumenism and amplifies Anglican advocacy.
The ACO also supports and facilitates the ‘Instruments of Communion’: The Anglican Consultative Council, The Lambeth Conference, the Primates’ Meeting and the Archbishop of Canterbury.