Christian / Church History

A spectacular, vivid, groundbreaking work of history which takes us into the mind and lives of medieval women.

The spirituality and mysticism of the earliest Christian monks is best revealed in the Tales and Sayings of the Desert Fathers (Apophthegms). This book presents over six hundred such items, newly translated from six original languages, increasing the number available in English by a third.

The Anglo-Catholic movement which flourished in the early and mid twentieth century is famed for its dedicated and heroic work in inner-city slum areas. This book tells the stories of ten parishes where the Anglo-Catholic movement made a particular impact.

Completely revised, re-illustrated and enlarged edition of the authoritative and classic Lion Handbook: History of Christianity, with new maps, study questions and other aids to study.

During four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. This book captures the drama of the council, depicting the colorful characters involved and their clashes with one another.

'If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders and ghosts' PHILIPPA GREGORY