Church of England and Anglican
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The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective: Ecclesiology, Liturgy and Practice
Paperback £19.99
A discussion of the historical development of the order of deacons, its theological basis in the Western and Eastern Churches, and the relevance and significance of the diaconate for the Church in the twenty-first century.
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Gospel of Fulfilment: Exploring the Gospel of Matthew
Paperback £12.99
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.
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Growing Up into the Children of God: Exploring the Paradoxes of Christian Maturity
Paperback £14.99
David Newman reflects on what it means for Christians to grow to be mature members of the body of Christ, with faith in a God who acts and themselves actively engaged in the church and the world.
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The Beginning of Tomorrow: Call to the North – Churches Working Together in Mission
Paperback £16.99
A unique account of a little-known yet momentous effort to join forces in proclaiming the gospel in a society shaped by increasing decline in church attendance and major social challenges.
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Love in Thin Places: Confessions of a Cathedral Chaplain
Paperback £9.99
A beautiful collection of poems inspired by Durham Cathedral and its saints, visitors and pilgrims.
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Alternative Collects: Prayers to a Disruptive & Compassionate God
Paperback £12.99
These radical prayers break the mould of the “collect” prayers that are so familiar to millions of Christians worldwide. They are the result of the author’s struggle with the blandness and predictability of so many of the church’s traditional prayers. Useful for both personal and liturgical devotion, these prayers will both challenge and nourish.
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The Old Rectory: The Story of the English Parsonage
Hardback £45.00
A “humdinging page-turner of a book” (The Spectator) that will “give great pleasure” (Country Life). The Old Rectory examines the history of the English parsonage through the centuries, and their many and varied styles of architecture. Explore the lives of famous inhabitants and discover the scandals of neglect.
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Cross Purposes: Reflections for Good Friday
Paperback £14.99
A collection of thought-provoking reflections inviting us to contemplate the events of Good Friday in new ways. The reflections are diverse, from Peter’s clumsy fear to the Seven Last Words.
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Living Prayer: Learning to Pray in Daily Life
Paperback £9.99
A gentle introduction to praying in our daily lives. This little companion helps anyone struggling with their prayer life to overcome what can seem like formidable challenges of praying regularly.
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Animating Liturgy: The Dynamics of Worship and the Human Community
Paperback £16.99
Animating Liturgy invites you to consider the liturgical offering which stands at the heart of the Christian faith.
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Holy Ground: Cathedrals in the twenty-first century
Paperback £16.99
Cathedrals are one area of the church’s life where increasingly the unchurched and the half-believer encounter God, and where the institutions of our society instinctively engage with the Christian gospel. Holy Ground digs deep into the life of England’s cathedrals, and discusses such diverse topics as finance, growth, heritage, liturgy, development, music and art.
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Hope in Dark Places: Poems about Depression and the Christian
Paperback £9.99
Raw and deeply moving poetry about living with depression as a Christian.
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Follow Me: Living the Sayings of Jesus
Paperback £9.99
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.
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God’s People and the Seduction of Empire: Hearing God’s call in the modern age
Paperback £16.99
An accessible, radical and rare example of the vitality and relevance of both the Old and New Testaments.
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At the Foot of the Cross: Reflections for Good Friday
Paperback £9.99
Kevin Carey invites us to reflect on the Stations of the Cross with words that can be used for personal devotion or liturgically, and specially-commissioned images depicting each of the Stations.
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Sacred Ibis: The Ornithology of Canon Henry Baker Tristram, DD, FRS
Hardback (with colour plates) £60.00
The ornithological exploits of a remarkable Victorian priest and explorer, Canon Henry Baker Tristram. As a founding member of the BOU, his nickname was “Sacred Ibis”.
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Northern Gospel, Northern Church: Reflections on Identity and Mission
Paperback £16.99
A must-have book for anyone seeking understand the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel in the North of England. Prominent practitioners and academics ask if there is a “gospel for the North” and explore what it means to proclaim the gospel in the North of England.
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Christ in a Choppie Box: Sermons from North East England
Paperback £16.99
An edited collection of sermons preached by Michael Sadgrove during his time as Dean of Durham (2003–2015). Thought-provoking and inspiring. Foreword by Justin Welby.
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A Sign of the Times: Unlocking Scripture with Familiar Phrases
Paperback £9.99
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.
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The Writing on the Wall: Everyday Phrases from the King James Bible
Paperback £9.99
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”.
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Gospel for the Outsider: The Gospel in Luke & Acts
Paperback £12.99
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”.
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The Judas Church: An Obsession with Sex
Paperback £16.99
Why is the Church so obsessed by sex? Carey's cutting commentary questions the purpose and intent of the modern church, demonstrating that it has betrayed its core message.
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St Cuthbert's Corpse: A Life After Death
Paperback £9.99
The story of the life of St Cuthbert’s corpse, bringing together for the first time accounts of all 6 openings of his shrine, providing a unique history of the Saint from his death to the present day.
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Stir Up, O Lord: A Companion to the Collects, Epistles, and Gospels in the Book of Common Prayer
Paperback £14.99
A thought provoking commentary gives the words of Cranmer and his colleagues renewed meaning in our own time by providing historical context and reflection on their broader message.
