"Prichard tells a lively story of the Episcopal tradition in America. He brings historical perspective to current debates, underlines the salutary force of creative leadership, and illumines the interplay between theological reflection, liturgical practice, and social change. This is a lucid and brisk account that brings the reader into the inner life of a denomination that has proven to be remarkably resilient. Prichard is both realistic about the challenges and hopeful about the possibilities. I found it engaging and instructive."
—E. Brooks Holifield, Charles Howard Candler Professor, Emeritus
Emory University

"This new expanded edition of the widely used and authoritative A HISTORY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH is a welcome resource for scholars and researchers. Providing thoughtful interpretations and analyses throughout, It’s discussions of race, class, gender and other compelling issues that confronted and confront the denomination make it essential reading for those who seek to understand the complex history of one of the most important religious traditions in the United States."
—The Reverend Professor Alfred Moss, PhD, Department of History, University of Maryland

"Robert Prichard has done the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion a great service by updating his standard history of The Episcopal Church.  Additional material has been added, and previous sections revised, to reflect incredible changes in the Anglican world in the past few decades.  Writing recent history is a particularly tricky endeavor, and this text manages to cover very complex issues that are still unfolding."
—Thomas Ferguson, Academic dean, Bexley Seabury Seminary