Christian / Church History

The first complete history of Southwark, London's stubbornly independent community over the Thames

The first book of its kind, `Leaving Faith Behind' tells the true stories of women and men who were born into Muslim families and who have made the difficult decision to leave Islam.

Bernard looks at the structure of the church, the nature of royal control over it, the clergy and bishops, the intense devotion and deep-rooted practices of the laity, anti-clerical sentiment, and the prevalence of heresy.

Kingdom Buildings explores the vital contribution that the church building and grounds make to the Church's mission and growth. Blending theology, ecclesiology and practicality, it will fire the imagination, and its step-by-step guidance will help solve even seemingly intractable challenges.

The authorized biography of John Habgood by one of the people who knew him best, that 'ecclesiastical version of Alan Bennett', Bishop David Wilbourne

It is widely agreed that Stott could not have been half so effective without Frances Whitehead at his side. She was (as he) 'fast, exacting and determined'. She had a sharp mind. They were good friends, and she was named on his Will as 'My friend and executor'.

Unique collection of perspectives on John Stott's life and ministry, largely by people who knew him well.

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.

J A Froude was one of the finest English literary stylists of the Victorian age. But he was highly critical of Mary Tudor, whose reign he viewed as something of a disaster. This book takes a different view.