Andrea Russell studied Law at King's College London and went on to practice as a solicitor before gaining a BA, MA and PhD in theology at the University of Nottingham. Having taught at both the University of Nottingham and St. John's Theological College, Nottingham she is now Anglican tutor at The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham, as well as a Priest in the Anglican Church.

‘Richard Hooker’s writings are complex, and their meaning and intention contested. So a monograph that illuminates Hooker’s writings with such care and clarity is to be welcomed. Andrea Russell’s brilliant book is an outstanding contribution to the study of Hooker’s writings, and those working in theology and ecclesiology will be enormously indebted to her for this enlightening and insightful study.’ Martyn Percy, Dean, Christ Church, University of Oxford, UK ‘Hooker’s great work, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, cries out for a sensitive and self-aware theological reading, which Andrea Russell triumphantly provides, situating Hooker in the context of early-modern theology, and demonstrating the subtlety and creativity of his thought. This is a book to be read by all those who are interested in the history of the Church of England and the thought of its greatest theologian.’ Alan Ford, University of Nottingham, UK

• Introduction Richard Hooker: Defender, Apologist and Champion of the Church? Hooker’s Style and Rhetoric Hooker and CertaintyConclusion

Andrea Russell studied Law at King's College London and went on to practice as a solicitor before gaining a BA, MA and PhD in theology at the University of Nottingham. Having taught at both the University of Nottingham and St. John's Theological College, Nottingham she is now Anglican tutor at The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham, as well as a Priest in the Anglican Church.

‘Richard Hooker’s writings are complex, and their meaning and intention contested. So a monograph that illuminates Hooker’s writings with such care and clarity is to be welcomed. Andrea Russell’s brilliant book is an outstanding contribution to the study of Hooker’s writings, and those working in theology and ecclesiology will be enormously indebted to her for this enlightening and insightful study.’ Martyn Percy, Dean, Christ Church, University of Oxford, UK ‘Hooker’s great work, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, cries out for a sensitive and self-aware theological reading, which Andrea Russell triumphantly provides, situating Hooker in the context of early-modern theology, and demonstrating the subtlety and creativity of his thought. This is a book to be read by all those who are interested in the history of the Church of England and the thought of its greatest theologian.’ Alan Ford, University of Nottingham, UK

• Introduction Richard Hooker: Defender, Apologist and Champion of the Church? Hooker’s Style and Rhetoric Hooker and CertaintyConclusion

Andrea Russell studied Law at King's College London and went on to practice as a solicitor before gaining a BA, MA and PhD in theology at the University of Nottingham. Having taught at both the University of Nottingham and St. John's Theological College, Nottingham she is now Anglican tutor at The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham, as well as a Priest in the Anglican Church.

‘Richard Hooker’s writings are complex, and their meaning and intention contested. So a monograph that illuminates Hooker’s writings with such care and clarity is to be welcomed. Andrea Russell’s brilliant book is an outstanding contribution to the study of Hooker’s writings, and those working in theology and ecclesiology will be enormously indebted to her for this enlightening and insightful study.’ Martyn Percy, Dean, Christ Church, University of Oxford, UK ‘Hooker’s great work, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, cries out for a sensitive and self-aware theological reading, which Andrea Russell triumphantly provides, situating Hooker in the context of early-modern theology, and demonstrating the subtlety and creativity of his thought. This is a book to be read by all those who are interested in the history of the Church of England and the thought of its greatest theologian.’ Alan Ford, University of Nottingham, UK

• Introduction Richard Hooker: Defender, Apologist and Champion of the Church? Hooker’s Style and Rhetoric Hooker and CertaintyConclusion