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Why is the Church so obsessed by sex? Carey's cutting commentary questions the purpose and intent of the modern church, demonstrating that it has betrayed its core message.

In Communion and Contemplation, Douglas Dales offers a deeply personal and richly textured reflection on the spiritual life, shaped by decades of priestly ministry and profound friendships with remarkable Christian figures.

The first-ever biography of Edward Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York from 1807 to 1847, and the last aristocrat to occupy the office.

The Church is political because it tells a radically different story from the dominant political norms of our day. Through a study of the Church’s liturgy, this book seeks to build confidence in the Church’s mission that is not dull or out of touch but fresh, relevant, exciting, and contemporary.

These 14 essays by scholars who have worked with David Jasper in both church and academy develop original discussions of themes emerging from his writings on literature, theology and hermeneutics. The arts, institutions, literature and liturgy are among the subject areas they cover. Nominated for a 2023 CRT Award.

Aimed at clergy and laypeople, Keeping Time gives a fresh account of the liturgical year and how it shapes our lives as Christian disciples.

​​Part travelogue, part exploration of religious images and pilgrimage, J. Richard Smith tells the story of icons and the places where the New Testament story really happened.

Posting the Word recounts the origins of Life Light Home Study Courses – a distance learning organization for biblical and theological study for Catholic lay people.

A comprehensive study of female religious life in medieval Tuscany and the development of new categories of religious women

An exploration of Choral Evensong as an act of Christian worship, and as a setting in which people of different faiths or none may find space in which to reflect.

An accessible and comprehensive biography of the fourth-century preacher and theologian John Chrysostom, one of the most iconic voices of Christian history.

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

The first ever description of the life and work of Thomas Henry Lyon (1869–1953), an important but neglected twentieth-century architect.

There is no chance of humankind surviving and flourishing unless we come together as a global community of communities. This book puts forward the unique contribution of Christian faith to the potentially terminal challenges currently facing our world.

David O. Brown demonstrates how it is possible to embrace deism, without that leading to those problems deism presents to the Christian, namely, the denial of providence, and rejection of the incarnation.

Henry Beeching (1859–1919), Dean of Norwich, was a popular preacher, celebrated man of letters and journalist. This is the first full-length biography of this popular poet, professor of English, and a much loved priest.

A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christian discipleship in the twenty-first century

A celebration of the conversation and friendship between members of various Christian traditions (Roman Catholic, Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Anglican) and a substantial contribution to a theological understanding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in dialogue with other Christian churches.

A new appraisal of the life and work of Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) as a writer of fiction and poetry for both children and adults.

A unique account of a little-known yet momentous effort to join forces in proclaiming the gospel in a society shaped by increasing decline in church attendance and major social challenges.

Journey through 1,400 years of North East England’s Christian heritage – from Holy Island to Durham Cathedral. Meet saints, reformers, and remarkable women and men while exploring vivid stories, sacred places, and a ready to follow nine-day pilgrimage route.

A practical and inspiring guide to how music can nurture Christian hope. Andy Thomas shows how even simple music‑making can deepen worship, strengthen community, and help congregations recognize God’s presence and imagine a more hopeful future.

A biographical study of the Bishops of Portsmouth and the one auxiliary from 1882 to 2012, highlighting the different dispositions and gifts that each bishop brought to the task.

In 1987 Northumberland, a grieving widower wakes framed for murder and drawn into a deadly clash between extremist groups. Chased by police and enemies alike, he heads for Holy Island, where revenge, belief, and survival collide in a stark political thriller.