For Christians, the retreat from Jerusalem after the crucifixion and the loss of hope of the two walkers to Emmaus seems to parallel so many aspects of the post-Christendom context, and helps to make sense of what is otherwise baffling for many. Each chapter of this book reflects on an aspect of the biblical narrative.
The Bible offers two Christmas stories not just in detail, but in tone. This book, which incorporates some of the authors own stories and poems on the Christmas theme, begins by examining the two biblical accounts in turn: Matthew's, which is a dark tale, or at least as tale of light shining in darkness, Luke's, which is full of light and joy.
Takes readers inside the gospel stories to explore the idea of true freedom through imagine themselves to be in the presence of Jesus. This book enables readers to dance with the creator - to be transformed, gently and continuously, through the all-encompassing love of Christ.
Offers morning and evening prayers for all the days of the week, prayers that draw our attention to particular situations overseas, seasonal prayers and prayers for special occasions.
Outlines thinking on child development and spirituality, and brings them together to propose ways to work with children in the church. This book engages with the ideas of Godly Play, an approach developed by Jerome Berryman in the US.
A guide to the Christian faith, which takes a broad sweep from the big bang through the Old Testament to the New and beyond into the history of the faith and modern theological thinking. It explores contemporary strands of Christian thinking and relates them to world faith and non-faith viewpoints.
Offers an invitation to deepen our prayer life. Written in the Celtic tradition, and illustrated by line drawings, this book provides resources both for personal daily prayer and corporate weekly worship. Designed to stimulate spiritual formation, it includes prayers of confession, adoration, and intercession and thanksgiving.
Explores the way we think about the relationship between creation and humanity, their brokenness and beauty and, in this connection, compassion, faith and power. This work uses Mantegna's painting "Presentation at the Temple", which is a traditional Madonna and Child composition except that the infant Jesus is depicted as a child with Downs.
Anyone could be a Christian, but a Christian could not believe simply anything. Here, twelve top theologians, all practising Christians, tackle ancient heresies and show why the contemporary Church needs to know about them. They argue that heresies are never finally defeated but always continue in some form or other as live options for belief.
Karl Rahner, a German Jesuit, was probably the most prominent and influential Catholic theologian of the twentieth century. This work sketches a few of the central themes of Rahner's thought and gives the reader both a feeling for the way he approaches problems and some sense of the breadth of his work.
A collection of poems, prayers and liturgical material, focused around the figure of Mary, and the themes of motherhood, sisterhood, and female faith.
Miki the baby meerkat ventures out into the world for the first time, but encounters some unfamiliar things!
Simone Weil was one of the most original philosophers and political thinkers of the twentieth century. This book sketches a few of the central themes of Weil's thought, and provides short extracts from her writings. It offers an introduction to Weil for both students and the general reader.
John Henry Newman is recognized as one of the greatest Christian thinkers of modern times and has been hailed as a great prophet of twentieth century Christianity. He was also a man of prayer and deep spirituality. Beginning with an Introduction to Newman's life and thought, this anthology provides daily readings over a six-month period.
An autobiography of the well known author with a perspective arising from his roles as both a theologian and a physicist. It tells the story of his journeys into both disciplines from a human angle, including the formative experiences and key relationships he experienced as a child, an undergraduate, graduate and beyond into university teaching.
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. This biography includes chapters that cover the years after 1984.
This is a collection of sermons based on simple yet profound understanding of spiritual themes. It combines intellect and poetry in order to make lessons more memorable and stimulating.
Covers an ageing society, theories of ageing, images of old age, the religious and spiritual needs of older people, older people and memory, sexuality, diminishment, and worship with older people. This book also covers life learning, retirement, housing, politics and social policy, successful ageing.
Provides an understanding of how churches relate to the community in which they are set. This book includes: what is community?; community work and mission; models of community work; ethnic, cultural and religious diversity; the local authority and voluntary agencies; working with volunteers; and spirituality in community participation.
Containing parables, this title allows you to colour the Bible stories.
What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? Eating disorders are a growing issue - at least 2% of females are now struggling with an eating disorder and studies amongst some groups such as teenage girls reveal much higher rates. This accessible and practical book helps readers to come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery. It is essential reading for sufferers, their family and friends and also the interested reader. Writing from her experience of working with sufferers and drawing extensively on case histories, Dr Middleton explains what eating disorders are and why we develop them. Crucially, she offers guidance for setting out on the road to recovery.
Attempts to set the place of symbols in the context of our contemporary cultural and to elucidate an understanding of liturgical symbols. This book also aims to provide some theological and historical background to the symbols and then to offer practical guidance as to the place and use of symbols in the whole range of Common Worship services.
Guides ministers and trainee ministers towards a way of integrating theology, pastoral activity and personal faith.
A pithy critique of the New Atheism
Reflects on the characteristics of parish ministry and mission.
Prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev för att få fantastiska erbjudanden och inspiration för din nästa läsning.
Genom att registrera dig accepterar du vår personuppgiftspolicy.
