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Ten
Why Christianity makes sense JOHN PRITCHARD
Lists can be an entertaining distraction but Ten demonstrates they can be stimulating too. A great read, whether youre sceptical about Christianity, feel there may be something to it, or simply want reassurance, when life seems bewildering, that it really is worth the effort. Ten reasons why Christianity makes sense? Ive just thought of an eleventh: John Pritchards compelling and accessible writing. This book makes faith seem possible and God more available. The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford Ten words to celebrate this book and its author: punchy, pithy, profound, piercing, probing, playful, parabolic, pathfinding, poetic and powerful. A perfect discussionstarter and provocation to new or renewed faith. The Revd Dr Samuel Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
THE Rt REVD JOHN PrItcHArD is Bishop of Oxford and Chairman of the Church of England Board of Education. He was formerly Bishop of Jarrow and, before that, Archdeacon of Canterbury. His many books for SPCK include How to Pray, The Intercessions Handbook, The Life and Work of a Priest, God Lost and Found and Living Faithfully.
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Arthurs Call
A journey of faith in the face of severe learning disability FRANCES YOUNG
In this profoundly moving and ultimately joyful book one of our leading theologians reflects on forty-five years of caring for her severely disabled son, and how this has led her through darkness and doubt to a deeper awareness of Gods presence. Offering an unparalleled depth of insight into the vocation and ministry of persons with severe learning difficulties, Arthurs Call overflows with hope and help for all who struggle to maintain their faith in the face of inescapable and unremitting suffering.
FrANcEs YOUNg, OBE, is Emeritus Professor of Theology and formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham. Her recent publications include Gods Presence: A contemporary recapitulation of early Christianity (CUP, 2013), Brokenness and Blessing: Towards a biblical spirituality (DLT, 2007), From Nicaea to Chalcedon: A guide to the literature and its background (with Andrew Teal, second edition, SCM, 2010).
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ALLY BARRETT
This short, attractive, full-colour guide to the Anglican marriage service is aimed at wedding couples, and ministers who are helping them to prepare for the big day and their married life thereafter. It unpacks the words and actions of the marriage service and includes questions and activities to help couples to explore the big questions of life, relationships, commitment, God, family and more. Available as single copies or as a value 10-pack: 10 copies for the price of 9!
THE REVD ALLy BArrEtt is Vicar of Buckden and Offord in the Diocese of Ely. She loves helping couples to prepare for marriage. Ally is also author of Making the Most of your Childs Baptism. Ally blogs at http:// reverendally.wordpress.com and tweets @ReverendAlly.
January 2014 4.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07071 8 Paperback 32 pp 44.99 10-pack ISBN: 978 0 281 07219 4
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Discovering Matthew
Content, interpretation, reception IAN BOXALL
Ian Boxall demonstrates in Discovering Matthew why he is one of the best New Testament exegetes around at the moment. . . Anyone interested in discovering more about the Gospel of Matthew can do no better than start with this book. Professor Christopher Rowland, University of Oxford March 2014 15.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 06717 6 Paperback 224 pp IAN BOXALL is Associate Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America. His most recent publications include New Testament Interpretation and The Books of the New Testament (SCM Studyguides; SCM, 2007).
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Discovering John
Content, interpretation, reception RUTH B. EDWARDS
Revised and expanded edition of the rst volume in SPCKs Discovering series The rst edition of Ruth Edwards Discovering John has long been my rst choice as recommended or required reading for students needing an orientation to serious study of the Fourth Gospel. Professor Andrew T. Lincoln, University of Gloucestershire
RUTH B. EDWARDS is Assistant Priest at St James Episcopal Church, Aberdeen, and was formerly Senior Lecturer in New Testament at Aberdeen University. Her previous publications include The Johannine Epistles (Shef eld Academic Press, 1996).
Biblical studies
Bible To Go!
Reading the Bible in everyday places SISTER ELIZABETH PIO
It doesnt take more than a page or two to get absorbed by this hugely enjoyable and original book, in which Sister Elizabeth Pio invites us to read the Bible (in traditional or less obvious electronic form): over a gingerbread latte in Costa Coffee; having a little something down at The Rose and Crown; people-watching at the train station; scrubbing up in the bathroom; foraging at the car-boot sale; revving it up with Top Gear, and in many other situations. For both new and seasoned Bible readers. April 2014 7.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07123 4 Paperback 112 pp ELIZABETH PIO SSB (aka The Tweeting Nun) is a sister of the Society of the Sisters of Bethany, a religious order for women within the Anglican Communion, based in Portsmouth. She and her Sisters tweet @bethanysister on everything from prayer and the saints, to football and EastEnders. This is her rst book.
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Spiritual reading
Encompassing God
DAVID ADAM
David Adam has spent a lifetime exploring the depths of Gods love, and this richly contemplative collection of new prayers and meditations draws us very near to the heart of the Trinity. We are nurtured at every moment of our existence in the encompassing love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Whatever we might be facing, we can trust that God is before us and behind us. He is on our right and on our left; above us, beneath us and gloriously alive within. Illustrated with ten original watercolours by Monica Capoferri. THE REVD CANON DAVID ADAM is one of the best-loved gures in Celtic spirituality. The author of many successful books, he was for thirteen years Vicar of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. He continues to lecture, speak and act as a spiritual director.
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Equals
Enjoying gender equality in all areas of life JENNY BAKER
Equality, Jenny Baker suggests, is intrinsically related to the desire to see others ourish. And Jesus model of liberating relationships can be a great encouragement to us to nd the generosity of spirit we need to enable those we love to thrive and reect more fully the image of God. Jenny Baker doesnt just teach on equality she thoroughly lives it out. This book provides a much needed challenge for Christians to re-think the complex issues of gender and to restore people to their God-ordained equality and freedom. Vicky Beeching JENNY BAKER is a co-founder of the Sophia Network and has spoken about gender equality in many contexts. She is an accomplished author and works as Development Manager at Church Urban Fund.
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Spiritual reading
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Saint Patrick
The man and his works THOMAS OLOUGHLIN
The only true apostle of Ireland who more or less converted the country single-handed? Or a Christian bishop from the embattled edge of a crumbling empire? All that can really be known of Patrick comes from his authentic writings the Confessio and the Epistola. Thomas OLoughlins absorbing yet scholarly reections on these fth-century texts lead us into a greater understanding of the mind of Patrick, the man, believer and missionary. It is not long before we realize that Patricks theology is engagingly relevant to our own time.
THOMAS OLOUGHLIN is Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Nottingham, and the author of a number of books, including The Didache and Making the Most of the Lectionary, both published by SPCK.
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New edition
An Anglican Companion
Edited by CHRISTOPHER COCKSWORTH and ALAN WILKINSON
A classic SPCK title, which presents a unique collection of the most important prayers, poems and readings at the heart of the Christian faith. It contains well-loved favourites and fresh, unexpected modern material, including extracts from Common Worship; a selection of daily prayers; prayers in various situations in life; and reective pieces on the Eucharist. Now published in paperback for the rst time, in a larger gift-quality format. Ideal for conrmation. CHRISTOPHER COCKSWORTH is Bishop of Coventry.
February 2014 10.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07165 4 French flaps 144 pp
CANON ALAN WILKINSON has retired after a distinguished and extensive career.
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What Clergy Do
Even when it looks like nothing EMMA PERCY
Clergy have a pivotal role in creating and nurturing communities in which all people can grow up into Christ. This book will help many to better understand, perform and value that role by exploring its similarities with the key responsibilities of motherhood. The most creative book on parish ministry that I have ever read. . . Packed full of insights on every page, touches of humour, and a highly original argument, this is a vitally important book that anyone involved in ministry should read. Professor Ian Markham, Virginia Theological Seminary, USA April 2014 12.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07024 4 Paperback 176 pp EMMA PERCY is Chaplain, Welfare Dean and Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford.
Being a Curate
Stories of what its really like JONATHON ROSS-McNAIRN and SONIA BARRON
Being a Curate is lled with wise advice borne of a wealth of experience, deep theological reection on God and ministry and honest, compelling and at times, extremely moving, personal stories. This book should be required reading for all ordinands and curates, but also for anyone, lay or ordained, who is interested in exploring the nature of ministry and what it means to be a Christian disciple. Christina Rees I commend [this book] warmly. The Revd Stephen Ferns, Senior Selection Secretary, Ministry Division, The Archbishops Council THE REVD JONATHON ROSS-McNAIRN practised as a commercial property solicitor before being ordained in 2011. He is now a curate in the Diocese of Gloucester and has experience of chaplaincy in prisons and hospitals, and of the Alpha course in a range of contexts. THE REVD SONIA BARRON was born in Jamaica but has lived in England since the age of eight. She has worked as a teacher in secondary schools and higher education institutions, and is now a curate and Vocations Adviser in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. 15
Priest
Mediating Gods love to the world GRAHAM TOMLIN
Priest outlines a new approach to priesthood. The key ideas of the book are, rst, that as the true high Priest, Christ is our clue to understanding the nature of priesthood; second, that the priestly ministry of Christ consists of mediating between God and us and enabling us and all creation to be a true reection of the glory of God; and third, that priesthood is the way God blesses the world, by choosing a part to be the means of blessing the whole.
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Steel Angels
The personal qualities of a priest MAGDALEN SMITH
A book about hopeful leadership, based on realistic experience as well as thought-provoking reections. The nine criteria used by the Church of England to discern potential priestly vocations are not just described, but linked with desirable qualities for new and existing leaders. Changes to Church and culture during the past 50 years are also taken into account. THE REVD MAGDALEN SMITH works in the Diocese of Chester as an associate priest in a large and diverse parish, and is also Assistant Director of Ordinands for the diocese.
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Theology
Reconciliation
The journey of a lifetime BRIAN CASTLE
One of the purposes of this new book by the Bishop of Tonbridge is to indicate ways in which the pursuit of reconciliation can act as a catalyst: by the way it engages with various forces, it can release fresh energy and open up new possibilities. Reconciliation need not only be associated with the resolution of disputes, but can also shape vision for the future and help dene goals. It is as much about human ourishing in good times as it is about handling conict in the bad times. BRIAN CASTLE is Bishop of Tonbridge and was formerly Vice Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon. June 2014 12.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07026 8 Paperback 176 pp
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Liturgy
Rites of Ordination
Their history and theology PAUL F. BRADSHAW
An introduction to the various ways different Christian groups have understood what it means to ordain someone as a minister, and how they have expressed that in practice. Ministry in the earliest Christian communities is included, along with ministry and ordination in the third and fourth centuries; ordination rites in the Churches of the East and of the Medieval West; the theology of ordination in the Middle Ages; order and ministry in the Churches of the Reformation; the Roman Catholic Church from the Council of Trent to the present. The book then considers other modern ordination rites. January 2014 19.99 ISBN: 978 0 281 07157 9 Paperback 232 pp PAUL F. BRADSHAW has taught at the University of Notre Dame since 1985, and has written over 20 books. His earlier work, The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship (SPCK, 2002) has been translated into French, Italian and Japanese, with Polish and Russian translations forthcoming.
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