Theology & Religion

Stimulating and engaging theological and religious books to suit all interests and religious backgrounds.

• Three Wise Men from the East: The Cappadocian Fathers and the Struggle for Orthodoxy

  by Patrick Whitworth and Rowan Williams (foreword) ★★★★

  Paperback £16.99
  

  A comprehensive, clear, and accessible introduction to the writings and complex characters of the Cappadocian Fathers—Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory Nazianzen—and a crucially formative period for Christian thinking.

  

• A Sign of the Times: Unlocking Scripture with Familiar Phrases

  by Lynn Machin (editor) ★★★★★

  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.

  

• The Spirit of Peace: Pentecost and Affliction in the Middle East

  by Mary C. Grey ★★★★★

  Paperback £16.99
  

  Pentecost lifts up the renewed hope that ever promises new energy for justice and peace. Can the Holy Spirit lead the people of the Middle East—Christians, Jews and Muslims—to a new future of peace?

  

• The Writing on the Wall: Everyday Phrases from the King James Bible

  by Richard Noble ★★★★★

  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”.

  

• Gospel for the Outsider: The Gospel in Luke & Acts

  by Patrick Whitworth and Alison Morgan (foreword) ★★★★

  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”.

  

• The Judas Church: An Obsession with Sex

  by Kevin Carey

  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.

  

• Theonomics: Reconnecting Economics with Virtue and Integrity

  by Andrew Lightbown and Peter Sills (editors), et al. ★★★★★

  Paperback £16.99
  

  Theonomics asks if theology is capable of informing, shaping and penetrating all aspects of life, and especially economic life.

  

• St Cuthbert's Corpse: A Life After Death

  by David Willem ★★★★

  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.

  

• Beyond Busyness: Time Wisdom for Ministry

  by Stephen Cherry ★★★★

  Paperback £9.99
  

  Connecting the reality and experience of time with the demands and realities of ministry today, this book helps ministers to take positive steps towards navigating the very considerable time pressures that many face today.

  

• Faith in the Age of Science: Atheism, Religion, and the Big Yellow Crane

  by Mark Silversides ★★★

  Paperback £14.99
  

  An examination of the claims made by the followers and promoters of both atheism and religion in a sensitive and interesting way.

  

• Stir Up, O Lord: A Companion to the Collects, Epistles, and Gospels in the Book of Common Prayer

  by Kevin Carey and Michael Sadgrove (foreword) ★★★★★

  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.