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An invitation to step into the open spaces where the wind of God's Spirit is blowing. It demonstrates that renewal is not a hobby for Christians to enjoy in privacy, but means being driven out on the Cavalry road, public rejection, private struggles, and an encounter with the wonder 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.

The guides in this series are designed to help readers understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information are provided.

The guides in this series are designed to help the reader understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information are offered.

A straight-forward, readable introduction to worship in the first four centuries of the church's existence. How did early Christians see and understand their own worship? How did this interact with early Christian beliefs? The book has been brought up to date and revised, with some chapters rewritten and an updated bibliography.

Written with both believers and non-believers in mind, this is a book for all who have wondered what is it about Jesus that still has the power to transform human hearts and minds. This classic work, way ahead of its time when first published, is now issued with three new chapters addressing key issues of belief in the twenty-first century.

An introduction to the Christian faith, this book aims to lead us into a greater knowledge and love of Christ - whether our pilgrimage is physical or one of heart and mind. The author vividly evokes the sights, sounds and smells of the Holy Land, helping us to respond to Jesus' call today.

Spiritual formation, I have come to believe, is not about steps or stages on the way to perfection. It's about the movements from the mind to the heart through prayer in its many forms that reunite us with God, each other, and our truest selves. Henri Nouwen, from the introduction

A lifeline for people who have lost touch with a living experience of God or find themselves no longer believing in God at all. The reasons why faith breaks down are multi-layered and complex, and they deserve to be named and understood. There is much that can then be explored in order to put a reconstructed faith on a surer footing.

The guides in this series by Tom Wright can be used on their own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentaries. They are designed to help you understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars.

The book is designed to provide practical help to those involved in filling a vacancy, showing how to make it a good process and end with a good appointment. At the same time, it is useful to clergy seeking appointments, and senior clergy actually making the appointments.

A collection of purpose-written reflections on Common Worship and the ways it has been used over the ten years of its existence. Contributors include Michael Perham, Angela Tilby, Anders Bergquist, Jeremy Fletcher, Simon Reynolds, Richard Giles, Jeremy Davies, Peter Moger, Gilly Myers. Foreword by Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.

An adult confirmation course. Each chapter gives material for the members of the group to read in advance. There is a framework or plan for a group meeting, with detailed ideas for activities and discussion. The sessions are equally for seekers and confirmation candidates, and for teenagers as well as adults.

The need to position Christianity in relation to other religions has sparked renewed interest in the theme of creation. This book represents an introduction to a neglected aspect of Christian doctrine, and an example of theology, where Christianity is brought into dialogue with contemporary issues.

This title is designed for anyone wishing to undertake academic study of the Bible. It is an introduction to biblical studies, focusing on both ancient and modern approaches.

Whether you are just starting out in your prayer life or want to deepen and refresh it, this practical handbook (now reissued with a new cover) will be a constant source of ideas and inspiration.

This book will provide readers with an experience in spiritual direction with Nouwen, well-known author, priest, and guide. Readings, stories, questions for personal reflection and guided journal inquiry as articulated by Nouwen in his courses are gathered to provide an unparalleled resource on a thoughtful spiritual life.

Marcus Borg offers the fruit of a lifetime's research and reflection on the Gospel of Mark. Ideal both for new Christians and for those who would like a fresh perspective on Mark's portrait of Jesus. Includes questions for group study or private reflection

Anthony Bash offers new insights into forgiveness from a biblical perspective, taking into account important findings in philosophy, politics and psychology. The book explores what the Bible says about forgiveness so that we can better experience its regenerative and renewing effects.

This book is an invitation to meaningful prayer. Through stories, images, contemplative exercises, poetry, classical prayers, and creative meditations on prayer, it helps us explore ten human experiences where prayer originates: love, desire, fear, suffering, compassion, brokenness, rest, reflection, wonder, and gratitude.

The book devotes a chapter to each of the world religions. All but one of the chapters are written by a member of that faith community, thus giving insiders' views into the theology, spirituality and religious practice of the faith. The introduction encourages respect and engagement with those of other faiths.

What does it mean to preside like a woman at the Eucharist? Do women do it differently, or should they? How do lay women and men experience women's priestly ministry? This is an accessible, broadly popular book, pushing the boundaries in new and unusual ways, and making a serious contribution to feminist and liturgical debate.

In this title, Tom Wright sets out to consider, from a variety of real-life and biblical starting points, what is the appropriate approach to God. It is, he believes, a question of recognizing God's worth, His worth-ship, which is in fact the origin of "worship".

Controversial new book by an internationally respected expert on Jesus and his time. Argues that Jesus' parables became the inspiration and model for the way he is presented in the Gospels.

Robert Davis fled arrest and went on the run for 22 years, becoming an expert survivalist before handing himself in.

Since its publication in 2003, this book has established itself as an indispensable compendium of prayers for children. With prayers from the Bible, traditional sources, modern anthologies and others written specially for this collection, the prayers touch on all aspects of life: friends and family; festivals and special occasions; home and school; the world; for good times and bad times; for health, sickness and bereavement; for peace and the future; and for our relationship with God. The prayers are numbered and carefully indexed to make them easy to browse and look-up, meaning that the user can make the perfect choice for any occasion. With 15,000 copies sold to date, this popular resource is now available with a new cover and a revised list of prayers.

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. In First Steps out of Eating Disorders, Kate Middleton and Jane Smith draw on their extensive experiences as psychologists working with eating disorders. They explain what constitutes an eating disorder, common issues those with eating disorders face, and what to do about getting better. The book is written primarily for sufferers but with carers in mind, so it should be useful for both alike. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Gambling and Problem Drinking.

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. In First Steps out of Anxiety, Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it. Full of real-life stories and tips, it is a useful guide for sufferers and carers alike. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Bereavement, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling and Problem Drinking.

A beautifully-illustrated, authoritative guide to the Bible