Uncovers the origins of the conflict over homosexuality which has drawn worldwide interest and divided the Anglican Church.

William L. Sachs is Director of the Center for Interfaith Reconciliation at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia. He is author of Renewing the Ties that Bind (2004), The Transformation of Anglicanism (1993) and Of One Body: Renewal Movements in the Church with Joseph W. Trigg (1986) and over 150 articles.

1. A definitive moment; 2. The shape of early Christian unity; 3. When ideals encounter realities; 4. Reform and the power of periphery; 5. Anglican tradition and local prerogative; 6. The triumph of indigenous Anglicanism; 7. The rise of Liberalism; 8. In search of the pure church; 9. Beyond warring parties?