Bible Study & Commentary

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their own Christian lives.

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This book listens to that voice and relates the Psalms contemporary experience.

A short accessible guide to the Gospel of John for individuals and groups. This last in a series of four books identifies the fourth Gospel as the Gospel of the Trinity and helps readers explore the unique characteristics of St John.

A helpful summary of the Bible's teaching on how we should pray, exploring the practice of prayer with freshness and originality, and shedding new light on both familiar and less-well-known biblical texts.

Neil Richardson offers a “new look” Christian faith, drawing from the Bible and from Christian tradition, but showing how much we have missed in the Bible, and how much some traditional beliefs have been misunderstood.

​​Part travelogue, part exploration of religious images and pilgrimage, J. Richard Smith tells the story of icons and the places where the New Testament story really happened.

Birthpangs and Blessings is an invitation to listen in on, and perhaps join in, the voyage of mutual discovery between God and humanity which is the central thread of the book of Genesis.

A short accessible guide to the Gospel of Mark for individuals and groups

A book examining lament as a means of articulating faithful incomprehension, and as a resource for what have been called communities of honest sadness.

How can a merciful God can allow suffering and evil? A challenging and thoughtful reflection inspired by the book of Job.

A short, handy guide to the Gospel of Matthew for all who want to explore the first book of the New Testament in group study or on their own.

An exploration of the first six books of the Bible through poetry, conversation and commentary. This unusual book offers a way in to the Bible and poetry which has probably never been attempted before.

A clear and profound introduction to the spiritual world of the Old Testament, enabling us to see how the whole Bible reveals the character of our humanity as well as that of God’s divinity.

Connecting what Jesus said and how we live today in all its messiness and complexity, "Follow Me" provides practical steps that all of us can take to live the sayings of Jesus.

A study guide suitable for both individual and group use, containing fifteen short studies designed to provoke discussion and contemplation. Each study discusses the context and cultural climate in which phrases from the King James Bible were used, and reflects on their relevance in the modern world.

The King James Bible is a treasure-trove of idioms and clichés that have entered everyone’s vocabulary. Taking a phrase from each book and exploring its origins and modern usage, Richard Noble gives a fascinating glimpse into this “inestimable treasure”.

A useful study guide or resource for individuals and bible study groups who want to take a fresh look at familiar material. This book looks again at Luke’s writings from the point of view of reaching “outsiders”.