The Glory and the Shame

“Peter Hocken is thoroughly at home with the wide spread of theology to be found in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Reformation, and Pentecostal churches . . . and well aware of the growing phenomenon of the New Churches.”


—Canon Michael Green, Adviser in Evangelism for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, from his foreword





“An absolutely outstanding book . . . indispensable reading.”


—Dom Benedict M. Heron, OSB





“A real privilege to read . . . I very much enjoyed it . . . although miles apart in our ecclesiology, we are so close in our common love of Jesus.”


—Roger Forster, Ichthus Fellowship





“A masterpiece of careful observation and evaluation . . . His desire for balance and a clear lucid style make the book attractive.”


—Clive Calver, General Secretary, Evangelical Alliance





“Scholarly yet accessible, passionate yet balanced.”


—Dr. Andrew Walker, Kings College London and author of Restoring the Kingdom