Sacristy Press publishes history and theology, including historical fiction. We are based in the historic academic city of Durham. Don’t miss out on our latest reviews, exclusive author content and offers – follow us on Twitter or Facebook, and sign up for our email newsletter!
Latest & Forthcoming Releases
Theology & Religion
-
God B.C.: God’s Grace in the Old Testament
Paperback
£10.99£8.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-83-7A clear and profound introduction to the spiritual world of the Old Testament, enabling us to see how the whole Bible reveals the character of our humanity as well as that of God’s divinity.
-
Alternative Collects: Prayers to a Disruptive & Compassionate God
Paperback
£8.99£7.99
ISBN: ISBN: 9781910519806These radical prayers break the mould of the “collect” prayers that are so familiar to millions of Christians worldwide. They are the result of the author’s struggle with the blandness and predictability of so many of the church’s traditional prayers. Useful for both personal and liturgical devotion, these prayers will both challenge and nourish.
-
Cross Purposes: Reflections for Good Friday
Paperback
£12.99£10.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-908381-11-8A collection of thought-provoking reflections inviting us to contemplate the events of Good Friday in new ways. The reflections are diverse, from Peter’s clumsy fear to the Seven Last Words.
History
-
The Old Rectory: The Story of the English Parsonage
Hardback
£34.99£29.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-51-6A “humdinging page-turner of a book” (The Spectator) that will “give great pleasure” (Country Life). The Old Rectory examines the history of the English parsonage through the centuries, and their many and varied styles of architecture. Explore the lives of famous inhabitants and discover the scandals of neglect.
-
A Brief History of End Time: Prophecy and Apocalypse, then and now
Paperback
£11.99£9.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-37-0Why has the end of time exercised such strong fascination over the human imagination? In this entertaining and thorough exploration of end-time ideas and beliefs, Dr Paula Clifford reaches some thoughtful and surprising conclusions about the apocalypse and the end of the world.
-
Sacred Ibis: The Ornithology of Canon Henry Baker Tristram, DD, FRS
Hardback (with colour plates) £55.00
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-13-4The ornithological exploits of a remarkable Victorian priest and explorer, Canon Henry Baker Tristram. As a founding member of the BOU, his nickname was “Sacred Ibis”.
Fiction & Poetry
-
The Song of Hild
Paperback
£12.99£11.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-86-8Translated from the #1 Danish Bestseller, this is a gritty, powerful story about the prominent role women played in the spread of Christianity in seventy-century Britain. Be are drawn into a world of dark dealings, powerful patriarchy and religious wrangling...
-
The Paradise Tree: Personal Prayer through Poetry
Paperback £9.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-64-6A beautiful devotional companion about the experience of God and giving expression to our inner spirituality. Creatively mixing poetry, prose and scripture, this book will challenge preconceptions about the nature of God, heaven, hell, intercessory prayer, and the relevance of human existence within the vastness of an unfathomable universe.
-
Hope in Dark Places: Poems about Depression and the Christian
Paperback
£7.99£6.99
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-910519-67-7Raw and deeply moving poetry about living with depression as a Christian.
The Song of Hild: A Sneak Preview
Excitement is building for the release of #1 Danish bestseller The Song of Hild. Can't wait to start reading it? Here are the first few pages to whet your appetite... Had you been able to look down through the thick woodland covering the uplands north of the Vale of Pickering, and seen into …
Added about a week ago. Read More
July Book of the Month: Designs of a Gentleman
We are delighted to announce that our July Book of the Month is Designs of a Gentleman: The Early Years by Judith Thomson. This captivating novel is the perfect read for a warm summer's evening! Stifled by his turbulent provincial family and repressive schooling, Philip Devalle yearns for the pow…
Added about 2 weeks ago. Read More
After The Flood – a short story by Marion Husband
A brand new short story by our Book of the Month author Marion Husband. The Noah’s ark and all its animals had been on Martin’s windowsill since his fifth birthday. A few days after the telegram she had taken to rearranging the animals that paraded so patiently towards their salvation…
Added about 3 weeks ago. Read More
Latest from Twitter
-
Sacristy Press @SacristyPress If you can't wait for your copy of The Song of Hild to arrive in the post, get started with this sneak preview of t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 9 hours ago
-
Sacristy Press @SacristyPress "Digestible fare, appealingly presented" "Invest in this new issue while you can!" —David Shacklock, The Georgian sacristy.co.uk/books/history/… 12 hours ago
-
Sacristy Press @SacristyPress Today is the day! This summer's hot new novel is out now. Get your hands on this "bestseller of great literary qual… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 16 hours ago
-
Sacristy Press @SacristyPress "The practice of reading books creates cognitive engagement that improves lots of things, including vocabulary, thi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… a day ago
-
Sacristy Press @SacristyPress The Song of Hild is out tomorrow! This book is a gritty, powerful story about the prominent role women played in th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… a day ago