ed and i were discussing this topic. and we didnt really know much. I found this list which shines a little light:
also this sentence:
Anglicanism is characterized by a via media (middle way) between Catholicism and Protestantism. Anglicans are not subject to the Pope and are Protestant in most areas of doctrine, but Anglicans also retain many Catholic forms of worship, including a hierarchy based on bishops (which is the meaning of the world “episcopalian”).
this list is a little more comprehensive.
and here is a very nice post, which you totally should read.
ps. if your still up for reading, here is the babel thing.
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