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SPCK Publishing Revelations of Divine Love
Julian of Norwich, the famous fourteenth-century anchoress, was seriously ill and preparing for death when she received a series of 16 visions of the passion of Christ. As a result of these visions, she dedicated the rest of her life to solitary prayer, and wrote down the content of the visions, which became the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. The first vision includes her famous meditation on the hazelnut, which for her becomes an image of God’s love because God made it, loves it and keeps it. ‘The most original and revolutionary reading of Christ’s gospel since that of St Paul.’ (A. N. Wilson, from the Introduction)
£11.45
SPCK Publishing The Rise and Fall of the Incomparable Liturgy: The Book of Common Prayer, 1559-1906
‘The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and the love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.’ The Book of Common Prayer, with local variations, is still used in churches inside and outside the Anglican Communion in over 50 countries and in over 150 languages. The Rise and Fall of the Incomparable Liturgy is the first study to trace the evolution and reception of the BCP, from the Elizabethan settlement of 1559 to the Royal Commission report of 1906, when work on a new prayer book was begun. Written by a world authority, here is an illuminating and highly readable account of the ascent and decline of a world classic, which still informs our common language as well as much of the great literature of the past four centuries. It will appeal not only to students of liturgy but also to general readers interested in history, literature, theology and cultural studies.
£18.59
SPCK Publishing Paul for Everyone: Galatians And Thessalonians
Tom Wright's eye-opening comments on these letters are combined, passage by passage, with his new translation of the Bible text. Making use of his true scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Wright captures the tension and excitement of the time as the letters seek to assert Paul's authority and his teaching against other influences. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful interpretation and explanation, and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives today. No knowledge of technical jargon is required. The series is suitable for personal or group use. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.
£11.45
SPCK Publishing Luke for Everyone
Tom Wright's guide to Luke, which includes a wealth of information and background detail, provides real insights for our understanding of the story of Jesus and its implications for the reader. His clear style is accessible to new readers of the Bible, as well as to those who are further on. His exciting new translation brings to life, passage by passage, the immediacy and drama of Luke's gospel. Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to include in them his own translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today. A glossary is included at the back of the book. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily devotions.
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SPCK Publishing Hearing the Call: Stories Of Young Vocation
The difference between going into the ministry at the age of 20 or 30, rather than 40 or 50, might simply be that someone asked sooner rather than later, 'Have you thought of being ordained' Especially when we are young, it is easy to feel that we might be inadequate for the job, but the Bible is encouragingly littered with stories of individuals who didn't feel up to what God called them to be! Hearing the Call stresses that our very humanness, our sense of inadequacy, can be a gift in ministry and allow God's grace to flow. Gordon Mursell's wise reflections on several relevant biblical passages wonderfully complement Jonathan Lawson's vivid recounting of his wide experience of young vocations. He illustrates this with real-life stories from young people he has counselled and encouraged.
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SPCK Publishing For Everyone Bible Study Guide: Revelation
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.
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SPCK Publishing Lectionary Reflections: Years A, B And C
Jane William's widely read and much enjoyed Church Times columns brought together in one volume for the first time. In Lectionary Reflections, Jane Williams aims to help us engage with the Sunday readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Years A, B & C. Each section gives the lectionary references and provides a thought-provoking starting point for exploring the readings, drawing out points of connection between them. Intelligently written and inspiring, Lectionary Reflections will prove invaluable in preparation for Sunday worship or for regular Bible study throughout the year. It will be of use to both groups and individuals for opening up the Bible and applying its rich teaching and stories.
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SPCK Publishing Knowing Jesus
This classic book asks what it is to know Jesus. It will enable thinking Christians to ask new questions about their faith, their reading of the New Testament, and the theology of redemption.
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SPCK Publishing Why Sacraments?
The book provides a clear account of the sacraments of the Christian Church and of the general idea of sacramentality. It will reach out to a wide audience and present solid academic theology in an accessible and popular manner. The approach is distinctively Anglican, Thomist and on the conservative side of 'liberal catholic'.
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SPCK Publishing Psalms for Everyone: Part 1: Psalms 1-72
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
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SPCK Publishing Psalms for Everyone: Part 2, psalms 73-150
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.Companion to Psalms for Everyone,volume 1.
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SPCK Publishing The Didache: A Window On The Earliest Christians
The Didache is one of the earliest Christian writings, earlier than most of the documents that make up the New Testament. It provides practical instructions on how a Christian community should function, and offers unique insights into the way the earliest Christians lived and worshipped. In this highly readable introduction, Thomas O'Loughlin tells the intriguing story of the Didache, from its discovery in the late nineteenth century to the present. He then provides an illuminating commentary on the entire text, highlighting areas of special interest to Christians today, and ends with a fresh translation of the text itself.
£16.45
SPCK Publishing Cicely Saunders: The Founder Of The Modern Hospice Movement
Dame Cicely Saunders was the founder of the Hospice Movement, in which Britain leads the world. Her work transformed our approach to the care of the dying, and also the debate about euthanasia. She died in 2005 and her memorial service was held in Westminster Abbey in March 2006. Over 1600 people attended. This biography, by Shirley du Boulay, includes a 4-page plate section and new chapters by Marianne Rankin covering the years after 1984.
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SPCK Publishing Evil and the Justice of God
This is a fascinating analysis and response to the fundamental questions that face any believer today. Sadly becoming daily more topical, this book explores all aspects of evil - our contemporary and theological understanding, and the ways in which evil presents itself in society today. Fully grounded in the bible, Evil and the Justice of God is sparkling, erudite, provocative and particularly relevant in the wake of new global terror attacks. Accounts of cruelty, death and terrorism hit us every day. We are forced to ask fundamental questions about God and the nature of evil, which demand a theological resolution that is mature, profound and never glib. N. T. Wright explores these pivotal questions with a fresh and engaging approach, combining the virtues of detailed scholarship with an accessible style. He neither ducks the awkward, nor avoids the unpalatable, but instead offers a new, often surprising perspective in his search for a meaningful response to the problem of evil. "The Rt Revd Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham . . . is that rare breed of teacher who can reach people of all levels of understanding, despite working not at the 'coalface', but largely as an academic theologian." Daily Telegraph
£13.59
SPCK - St Vlads The Ways of Childhood
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SPCK - Lion Books Why There Almost Certainly Is a God
An engaging and convincing response from a leading philosopher-theologian to Dawkins' arguments.
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Books Rules of Engagement How to Plan a succesfull Wedding How to Build a Marriage that Lasts How to Plan a Successful Wedding and How to Build a Marriage That Lasts
A practical guide for engaged couples.
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Books thephilosopherandthegospels
The teachings of Jesus examined by one of the leading philosophers of our day.
£11.85
SPCK - Lion Books Jesus A Novel
The life of Christ, rewritten by an award-winning storyteller in the form of a novel - now in paperback
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books The Noonday Demon
A personal and moving memoir that resurrects the ancient term acedia, or soulweariness, and brilliantly explores its relevance to society today.
£11.85
SPCK - St Vlads Byzantium and the Slavs
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SPCK - Lion Books You Cant Play the Game if You Dont Know the Rules
A DIY guide to building lasting, loving relationships - and better communication skills.
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Books Shaftesbury The great reformer
A new accessible biography of the British philanthropist and social reformer, Lord Shaftesbury (1801-1885)
£11.85
SPCK - Lion Books Holy Places Holy People
A guide through the holy places and people of North-East England
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books Keir Hardie Labours Greatest Hero
A captivating biography of the first parliamentary leader of the Labour Party, Keir Hardie (1856-1915)
£11.85
SPCK - Lion Books Whos Who of the Bible Over 3000 Entries from A to Z by Reid Debra Author ON Mar182012 Paperback
The only comprehensive book of every Bible character including dates
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SPCK - Lion Books Rowan Williams His Legacy
An assessment of the man, his ministry, his impact and his legacy.
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SPCK - Lion Books Building Bridges Is There Hope For North Korea
North Korea has been a pariah state for sixty years – Lord Alton suggests that through constructive, critical engagement there is a better way to relate.
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SPCK - Lion Books Climbing Out of Depression
New edition of a successful book on an ever-topical issue
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Children's The Lion Book of Nursery Prayers
Made to be held by little hands, this book is filled with simple prayers and rich illustrations and makes for a great gift.
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Children's My Teachers as Wild as a Bison
A new collection of poems about children's encounters with the great outdoors
£7.73
SPCK - IVP US The Message of Zechariah
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SPCK - St Vlads Schmemann A Of Water and the Spirit
£12.88
SPCK - St Vlads Historical Road of Eastern Orthodox
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SPCK - St Vlads The Typikon Decoded
£14.60
SPCK - Lion Books And Then There Were Nuns
The feisty memoir of Jane Christmas: should she marry the man she loves or become a nun?
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books The 8 Secrets of Happiness
What is the secret of happiness?
£9.79
SPCK - Lion Books Visions and Voyages
An unsentimental, absorbing account of Celtic Christianity.
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books Breaking the Chains of Abuse A Practical Guide
A survivor of sexual and emotional abuse offers guidance and encouragement
£9.79
SPCK - IVP US What Is Reality An Introduction to Metaphysics
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SPCK - Lion Books Science and Belief The Big Issues
The key issues of science and belief explained in a simple and impartial way.
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books Seven Ways to Change the World
Don't go left, don't go right, go deeper, says Wallis, to the basic moral choices and challenges beneath political debates.
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SPCK - Lion Books Alzheimers
Practical, intelligent advice for carers and families coping with Alzheimer's.
£10.48
SPCK - Lion Books Conflict in Relationships At home At Work In Life Understand it Overcome it
A down-to-earth guide to transforming conflict in relationships
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SPCK - Lion Books The Book of God The Bible as a Novel
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