How did popular and elite beliefs about the next world, and about supernatural forces in this world, change and develop as a result of the Reformation?

N. T. Wright offers a penetrating assessment of the major scholarly contributions to the current 'quest' for the historical Jesus.

In this brief introduction Jane Robinson explores Butler's fascinating life and describes how her progressive politics, her anger at injustice and her passionate Christianity combined to create a vibrant legacy that lasts to this day.

Concise historical introduction to Julian of Norwich and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

By looking in detail at the Lord's Prayer and its background, Tom Wright offers a really fresh and helpful way of looking at Jesus. Phrase by phrase, he demonstrates how understanding the prayer in its original setting can be the starting point for a rekindling of Christian spirituality and the life of prayer.

In this sequence of short meditations, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect on the lives and legacies of twenty great Christians - saints, martyrs, poets, theologians and social reformers - all of whom continue to illuminate our spiritual landscape, pointing us towards new horizons and fresh pathways to follow.

An exploration and re-examination of the significance of martyrdom for Christians today.