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The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering The Revolutionary Message Of The Lord'S Prayer
Paperback,
01/03/2011,
£14.99
Every Sunday, the Lord's Prayer echoes in every Church around the world. It is an indispensable element of the faith. John Dominic Crossan, one of the world's leading experts on Jesus and his times, explores this foundational prayer line by line.
The Lord and His Prayer
Paperback,
20/04/2012,
£9.99
£8.99
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.
The Lord's Prayer in the Early Church: The Pearl of Great Price
Paperback,
18/10/2010,
£64.00
£57.60
The Lord s Prayer is arguably the most important prayer in Christianity. Hammerling s thorough and ground-breaking examination of these works reveals that early authors enthusiastically expounded upon its power and mystery, claiming that the prayer uttered by Christ belonged at the core of Christian ritual and beliefs.
Into God'S Presence: Prayer in the New Testament / Edited by Richard N. Longenecker.
Paperback,
17/10/2001,
£24.99
£22.49
Paul and the Faithfulness of God
Paperback,
17/10/2013,
£65.00
£58.50
A masterly exposition of Paul's thought by one of his leading contemporary interpreters. The summation of a lifetime's study, this landmark book offers an unparalleled wealth of detailed insights into Paul's life, times and enduring impact. Destined to become the point of reference in Pauline studies for the next decade, and beyond.
The New Testament and the People of God
Paperback,
01/03/2013,
£40.00
£36.00
Twenty years on, this first volume in N. T. Wright's magisterial series, 'Christian Origins and the Question of God', still stands as a major point of reference for students of the New Testament and early Christianity. This latest impression has been completely reset to make Wright's elegant and engrossing text more readable.
Jesus and the Victory of God
Paperback,
18/06/2015,
£40.00
£36.00
N. T. Wright offers a penetrating assessment of the major scholarly contributions to the current 'quest' for the historical Jesus.
The Resurrection of the Son of God
Paperback,
19/01/2017,
£40.00
£36.00
This third volume in N. T. Wright's magisterial series, Christian Origins and the Question of God
Book of Margery Kempe
Paperback,
12/02/2015,
£8.99
£8.09
The Book of Margery Kempe is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. The earliest autobiography in English, It describes Kempe's transformation from businesswoman to pilgrim, her visions, hostile encounters with clergy and travels to holy sites abroad. This new translation provides full introduction and notes.
God: An Anatomy
Hardback,
16/09/2021,
£25.00
£22.50
A fascinating, surprising and often controversial examination of the real God of the Bible, in all his bodily, uncensored, scandalous forms.
Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Healing Kindness
Hardback,
11/11/2021,
£14.99
£13.49
'A message of resilience and hope' Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back
'Radical, just and joyous' Valarie Kaur, author of See No Stranger
We are living in an age of cynicism and division, in a world of 'we' against 'them'.
Ecclesianarchy: Adaptive Ministry for a Post-Church Society
Paperback,
30/09/2020,
£25.00
£22.50
Arguing that what is needed is a provisional approach to ministry which recognises that all forms of ministry are, and always have been a response to social and cultural context, 'Ecclesianarchy' brings theological and practical insight to bear on the question of ministry's provisionality.
Candles in the Dark: Faith, Hope and Love in a Time of Pandemic
Paperback,
10/12/2020,
£9.99
£8.99
In Candles in the Dark, Rowan Williams, one of the world's most widely respected spiritual leaders, offers comfort, hope and encouragement for the troubled times of coronavirus.
Beginning New Testament study
Paperback,
22/05/1986,
£10.99
£7.69
This volume explains what the New Testament is, how it was formed, and the various methods we may use to understand it. Guidance is also given on the cultural world of the original writers, and on the key issues of interpretation that arise when we try to relate their words to the modern world.
Rise and Demise of Black Theology
Paperback,
30/04/2008,
£25.00
£22.50
Black Theology emerged as a response to black consciousness. In South Africa it is a critique of power; in the UK it is a political theology of black culture. The dominant form of Black Theology has been in the USA, originally influenced by Black Power and the critique of white racism. This book offers a critique of Black and Womanist theology.
Gustavo Gutierrez's A Theology of Liberation
Paperback,
04/07/2017,
£6.50
£5.85
Gutierrez's 1971 book provides an inspiring argument as to how Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should support the poor. The Catholic Church had traditionally seen itself as politically neutral but in the 1960s and 70s reformers, such as Gutierrez, urged it to seriously address real-world issues such as poverty and oppression.
St. Benedicts' Rule of St Benedict
Paperback,
15/07/2017,
£6.50
£5.85
Though nearly 1500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism and for believers, continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions.
Augustine's Confessions
Paperback,
15/07/2017,
£6.50
£5.85
Written around 397, Confessions is one of the most referenced works in the Western literary tradition. The initial nine of 13 books draw a compelling narrative of the first 43 years of Augustine's life. The tenth book uses these experiences as a meditation on the nature of memory, and the final three contemplate the Bible's Book of Genesis.
C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity
Paperback,
05/07/2017,
£6.50
£5.85
Lewis's 1952 Mere Christianity-originally printed in pamphlet form during World War II-documents a complex journey from atheism to faith. Lewis's fresh, lively, and often humorous presentation of Christian doctrine helped to make him arguably the greatest defender of Christianity of the 20th century.
Ways of Worldmaking
Paperback,
01/01/1978,
£16.99
£15.29
Provides a workable notion of the kinds of skills and capacities that are central for those who work in the arts.
BECOMING FRIENDS OF TIME: DISABILITY, TIMEFULLNESS, AND GENTLE DISCIPLESHIP
Paperback,
31/01/2017,
£19.99
£17.99
Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art
7,
15/07/2004,
£9.99
£8.99
'The Dictionary of Christian Art' is an A-Z reference book explaining Christian belief, doctrine, and tradition as the subject matter and source of inspiration in painting, sculpture and architecture. It has detailed essays on periods and styles from Early Christian to Baroque, as well as entries on key buildings, paintings, artists, and much more.
Gluttony
Paperback,
08/02/2007,
£9.99
£6.99
Traces how the notions of gluttony have evolved along with the ideas about salvation and damnation, health and illness, life and death. This book shows that gluttony was in medieval times a deeply spiritual matter, but in contemporary times, we have transformed gluttony from a sin into an illness.
Greed
Paperback,
08/02/2007,
£9.99
£6.99
Argues that Greed is "the Matriarch of the Deadly Clan," the ultimate source of Pride, Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, and Anger. This work shows that the major faiths, from Hinduism and Taoism to Buddhism and Christianity regard Greed as the greatest calamity humans can indulge in, engendering further sins and eviscerating all virtues.
Sloth
Paperback,
08/02/2007,
£9.99
£6.99
Guiding the readers toward a life of noncommittal inertia, this book helps you discover how to become a sloth in your diet, exercise, work, and even love-life. Highlighting the importance of Lethargiosis - the process of eliminating energy and drive, the vital first step in becoming a sloth, it helps you attain the perfect state of indolent bliss.
Christian theology
Paperback,
25/07/1996,
£19.99
£13.96
This work is intended for those studying Christian theology in the British context. It takes 12 major topics from the substance of traditional systematic theology and provides a brief account of their formulation as well as exposing them to the challenges of modernity.
Exclusion and Embrace: Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness and Reconciliation
Paperback,
01/01/1994,
£18.99
£17.09
New Religious Movements in the Catholic Church
Paperback,
31/08/2006,
£11.99
£10.79
Provides an understanding of the need and task of evangelisation in the Catholic Church from the perspective of the Ecclesial Movements. Drawing out key ideas, some of the stories of this work offer a reflection on the theological foundations of the movements; and some offer us a cultural and theological reflection on the Christian Life.
Reflections for Sundays, Year B
Paperback,
24/03/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now, in response to demand, Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.
Crossway
Hardback,
14/06/2018,
£16.99
£15.29
Simultaneously a breathtaking account of a physical journey and a memoir about recovering from mental illness.
Christian Idea of God: A Philosophical Foundation for Faith
Paperback,
28/09/2017,
£23.99
£21.59
A robust defence of the philosophy of Idealism - the view that all reality is based on Mind - which shows that this is strongly rooted in classical traditions of philosophy.
Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback,
03/10/2011,
£13.99
£12.59
First time in paperback: "One of the most ambitious literary projects of this or any age."-Adam Kirsch, New Republic
Christian Theology of Chaplaincy
Paperback,
21/09/2017,
£18.99
£17.09
Offering a practice-based theological reflection on chaplaincy, this book examines the current significance of chaplaincy within the ministry of the Church. It offers a discussion of the theological grounding of chaplaincy, before exploring its importance as a form of ministry in the 21st century.
Dawn of Christianity: People and Gods in a Time of Magic and Miracles
Paperback,
15/03/2018,
£10.99
£9.89
Robert Knapp finds a new answer to the old question: why did Christianity take root and spread in the ancient Roman world?
What is Christianity?
Paperback,
10/12/2015,
£3.99
£3.59
Short guide for both believers and non-believers
Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life
Paperback,
21/07/2016,
£8.99
£8.09
The aim of this little book is simple: to help you to see more clearly, love more dearly and follow more nearly the way of Jesus Christ.
God with Us: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection - Then and Now
Paperback,
19/01/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
A fresh look at the foundation story of the Christian faith by one of the world's greatest living theologians.
Being Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons
Paperback,
15/03/2018,
£9.99
£8.99
An exploration of the nature of human consciousness and personhood by one of the world's greatest theologians.
Wound of Knowledge (new edition): Christian Spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross
Paperback,
22/01/2014,
£10.99
£9.89
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