Theology

A study of the historical Jesus, this work focuses on the context of ancient Utopian thought and Utopian communities. It covers the Essene community and Philo's discussion of the Therapeutae, and argues that only ancient Utopian thought accounts for the lack of explicit political messages in Jesus' message of the kingdom of God.

A translation of sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers into the urban wilderness of twentieth-century London, bringing the wisdom of the ancient desert vibrantly and entertainingly alive for modern Christians.

When Christians know who they are in Christ, their security is assured

Books by or about Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, create significant media interest, particularly when they explore his attitudes to ethics - particularly homosexuality and war. This introduction for students and general readers who want to understand his theology is written in a clear and accessible style.

Theological Reflection in Everyday Life

Common wisdom concerning Luther and Calvin suggests that these two theologians do not relate the testimony of Christ to the conscience in the same way. This book undertakes a comparison of their theologies, especially the ways in which Luther and Calvin describe the conscience, and relate this to the testimonies of the Word and the Spirit.