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An accessible, radical and rare example of the vitality and relevance of both the Old and New Testaments.

Faith in the City defined a generation of ministry in the Church of England. Some who were there and some who minister in inner city contexts now reflect on its significance.

In a series of biographical portraits Paul Severn tells the story of the seven diocesan and one auxiliary bishop in the Roman Catholic diocese of Lancaster.

The Council of Jerusalem, which committed Christianity to offering to gospel to all of humanity, was the most important moment in the history of the Church. Michael Knowles argues that the Church needs to rediscover the Council and its message for the sake of its own credibility today.

Peace is a Doing Word, uses poetry, story and prayers to reflect on what practicing peace means in every moment of our daily lives. The book offers insights throughout the course of the day, from ‘waking’ to ‘resting’ and concludes each section with a blessing.

In poems that range from loose informality to tight structure, and from the humorous to the sombre, Richard Briggs seeks to let poetry open our eyes and ears to the strange and elusive work of God among us.

An engineer’s reflection on how Christians can learn to do theology and put their faith into practice in the modern world.

David Newman reflects on what it means for Christians to grow to be mature members of the body of Christ, with faith in a God who acts and themselves actively engaged in the church and the world.

A 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.

The 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”.

The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This book listens to that voice and relates the Psalms contemporary experience.

Sermons for Holy Week and Easter, written for a parish congregation, exploring the events of Jesus’ death and resurrection as told by the four Evangelists each with his distinctive perspective and interpretation.

Embracing poetic and prose writings on philosophy, contemplation and bibliophily, key service books for the clergy, and devotional texts for the laity, this book explores the interrelated themes of literature and devotion in England from the Black Death to the Reformation as seen through the lens of twenty-six precious manuscripts in Durham University Library.

Sermons for many occasions throughout the Christian year which can be a source of comfort and strength for those alone on their Christian journey or inspiration for preachers.

Can hymn-singing continue as a flourishing tradition with old and new coexisting comfortably alongside each other? Gillian Warson invites us to see that vintage hymn texts should be lovingly preserved so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

An in-depth theological reflection on Ministry in Secular Employment, offering practical help to enable such clergy (and the Church generally) to grow in the awareness of the creative scope and potential of this ministry.

A re-evaluation of assisted dying from a theological perspective, relating theological issues to scientific, pastoral and practical concerns about the subject.

Slip back in time to a period of dark intrigue. From the vineyards of south-west France to the bustling port of Bridgwater, England, Secret Lives tells the remarkable story of Luis Gharsia: love, betrayal, resilience, and sacrifice.

A collection of essays by eminent authors illustrating the gentle Christian ethos and health-sustaining ministry of Holy Rood House under the leadership of Elizabeth Baxter.

The first comprehensive study of the Jesus Prayer, and its origins and use, providing an overview of this ancient mystical prayer practice from the Christian East which is now also widely used in the Western Church.

A short, handy guide to the Gospel of Matthew for all who want to explore the first book of the New Testament in group study or on their own.

A 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.

A book for all who want to respond to Jesus’ challenge to “Go and make disciples”.

This collection of the writings of Daniel O’Connor, edited and introduced by David Jasper, is a treasure trove for all interested in the Church in India in the twentieth century.