Church History

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.

A history of commentaries on the Book of Common Prayer beginning in the Commonwealth period of the mid seventeenth century and ending at the beginning of the twentieth century

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.

A biographical study of Eric Milner-White DSO 1884‒1963, Dean of King’s College, Cambridge 1918‒41 and Dean of York 1941‒63, Anglo-Catholic churchman, collector, restorer and aesthete.

The story of an impoverished and illegitimate woman who founded her own unconventional but successful religious community based on pacifism, social justice and a respect for the environment.

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

An insight into the ministry of priests who over the centuries and across the world have voluntarily provided Catholic service personnel with the solace of religion far away from home and frequently in danger.

An accessible introduction to the life and thought of Hastings Rashdall, one of the most prominent figures in the Church of England of his day, this book makes the case for his continuing influence and relevance.

An examination of the religious, social and political context within which Roman Catholic public schools developed in England from around 1800 and considers their contemporary relevance and character.

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.

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

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

Discover the dramatic and eventful pilgrimage of a medieval women – St Bridge of Sweden – from Rome to Jerusalem in 1371-73. Nominated for a 2024 CRT Award.

The life of Mamerto Gueritz, an Anglo-Catholic priest in the West Country during the ritualist controversy in the late 19th century.

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.

As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief that they may help us today.

A comparison of contemporary church planting in the Anglo-Catholic tradition with how Victorian Anglo-Catholics started new churches.

A vivid account of the fourth-century dispute surrounding the divine status of Christ and the Holy Spirit. This is the story of that controversy: its protagonists, the involvement of imperial power, its theological twists and turns, and the many creeds and councils of this period.

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.

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

A unique exploration of the Christian faith through an encounter with Russian Christianity and culture.

The definitive history of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and its founder Alfred Hope Patten

A chronological survey of the Bishops of Hexham and Newcastle from 1850 to the present day.

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.