SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHR

What guidance does the bible offer for how Christians should respond to the current wave of political turmoil that is sweeping over the world?

Examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women and Jesus' parables. This book reveals Jesus in the light of his historical and cultural setting.

Short, accessible introduction to the historical Jesus and his continuing influence on the world and how we understand it.

Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.

Each short passage of the Bible text (in Tom Wright's own translation) is followed by a discussion with background information. The series is suitable for personal or group use. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

Saint John Henry Newman was one of the most controversial and influential thinkers of his day, and his many writings have remained highly influential since his death in August 1890. He is also widely regarded as one of the finest prose stylists of modern times, as well as a popular poet and hymn-writer.

The latest release, covering Joshua, Judges and Ruth, in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old Testament, written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.

The insights of two dozen Merton scholars, biographers, friends and monastic brothers are woven together into a rich and intricate tapestry. This volume provides vivid testimony to why Thomas Merton's life and work continue to matter for the church and for the world, four decades after his death.