Theology

According to Margaret Barker, temple mysticism underpins much of the Bible. Rooted in the cult of the first temple in ancient Judaism, it helps us to understand the origins of Christianity. Barker first examines biblical texts: Isaiah, the prophet whom Jesus quoted more than any other in Scripture, and John, and then non-biblical texts.

Fifth in a series on the basics of Christian belief, this book explores the great theme of the Christian hope, and the way in which this transforms and sustains the Christian life, using stories and helpful illustrations.

A practical and insightful introduction to apologetics which offers various approaches to discussing your faith with others

A book for all who want to believe in God but struggle to do so in the face of the pointless cruelty that appears to be built into God's creation.

An introductory guide that enables students to grasp the essential elements of their subject, the methods used to study it, and the key concepts and debates within it.

Investigation of the debates on religious conflict.

A biblical, historical and theological investigation into the tendency of literary images to either enlighten or mislead, and how we can learn to distinguish between the two.

In his new book Outgrowing God, Richard Dawkins purports to demolish the claims of mainstream religion, starting with belief in a Creator. All of life's big questions can apparently be answered by science.

Drawing on recent research, this book provides a psychological perspective on key aspects of human nature and behaviour and reflects on the issues this raises for theology and ministry.

This short book is a reflection on life as an intentional Christian community, written by Bonhoeffer during his time as a head of the Illegal Seminary of the Confessing Church in Finkenwalde (Eastern Prussia).