Religion

The first of three volumes exploring the development of the concepts of sin, grace and free will in Christian theology, beginning with the Church Fathers.

A study of the Social Christian movement within French Protestantism and its role in resisting the persecution of the Jews in World War Two.

A study of the Gospel narratives that looks at the life and teachings of the historical Jesus from the perspective of Pentecostal theology.

This book constitutes the first volume of a three-volume study of Christian testimonies to divine suffering: God's Wounds: Hermeneutic of the Christian Symbol of Divine Suffering, Divine Vulnerability and Creation. This study first develops an approach to interpreting the contested claims about the suffering of God.

Keith Ward retells all the events of the first five books of the Bible in a way that attempts to bring out their spiritual meaning, to show their place in the total story, to explain references and terms which are often puzzling, and to incorporate insight from Jewish and Christian meditation.

Being Church offers ideas and strategies, based on real experience and detailed reflection, on processes that offer support and challenge to church leaders and especially clergy, in relation to the diocese and ecumenical relations.

Hunger: it drives our bodies, shapes our day, and affects our choices. We are all too familiar with our physical hunger and the guilt it often inspires. But God designed us to hunger-our hunger is good! It shows we are meant to depend on something outside ourselves for satisfaction. But what about the ...

Opens up the latest research into Jesus' life and times for the general reader. Looks at the Gospels in a fresh way, making the setting of Jesus' life more vivid and realistic. Helps readers imagine the challenges that Jesus faced, and their impact on his actions and teachings.

Was the death of Jesus just a ruse to start a new religion? Richard Cunningham explores the question: why did Jesus die? Bethinking booklets aim to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions. They represent exceptional value and are a fantastic resource to give to your friends or hand out at evangelistic ...

Do you feel like an ordinary Christian. Not especially gifted or knowledgeable. Does anyone really notice your faith? Does any of it matter? Time to take a look at the Thessalonians.

How To Be A World-Class Christian shows the reader how to expand in understanding Scripture, increase in global praying and intensify crosscultural outreach—beginning at home

Michael Perham, Bishop of Gloucester, explores key Christian beliefs. His approach is readable and accessible yet with the depth of his pastoral experience and theological insight.

Can welding a gatepost bring glory to God?
Does ironing your children's uniforms help you grow as a disciple?
Will your new crime prevention strategy do anything to further the kingdom?
To all three Ian Coffey says a resounding 'yes'.

With lively Bible teaching and drawing on a wealth of real-life ...

This volume brings together for the first time the five Agreed Statements of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC).

Offers a diverse collection of liturgies for the 'high days' of the church year. This work focuses on specific themes within the central message of each festival.

Singer-songwriter Mara Measor shares a series of authentic prayers through words and doodles. Knowing that many of her contemporaries feel they are no good at praying, Mara fights the notion of 'bad prayers' by suggesting that prayer is simply about getting naked before God, without pretence.

The object of these scripts is to expose and "air out" the unprovable stances and influences of religious belief and its exploitation with no absolute condemnation on conventional beliefs. Conventional religion tends to cancel itself with the passage of time. Detailed descriptions are enclosed. The nutshell ...