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Harries, Richard Douglas, Baron Harries of Pentregarth, 1936-

The shaping of a soul : a life taken by surprise / Richard Harries. - xiv, 237 pages : illustrations, photographs (black and white)

"Richard Harries was serving as a soldier in Germany when he suddenly had an overwhelming sense that God was calling him to be ordained. He had virtually no religious background, but like Martin Luther, he could do no other. 'The shaping of a soul' is the story of a man who has engaged in some of the major issues of our time and who, for fifty years, has been a much loved voice on 'Thought for the day' in the 'Today' programme. Bishop of Oxford from 1987 to 2006, Harries was made a Life Peer on his retirement and remains active in the House of Lords as Lord Harries of Pentregarth. In a life repeatedly taken by surprise, he tells how he is still able to retain his faith even in our present highly secular and sceptical society."--

ISBN: 9781803411620 9781803411637

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC320355 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020940185 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Harries, Richard Douglas, Baron Harries of Pentregarth, 1936- subject.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Church of England--Clergy--Biography.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bishops--Biography.--England
Bishops--Biography.--Great Britain

Dewey Class. No.: 920