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Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction1 £8.99 Shaun Blanchard, Stephen Bullivant
9780198864813 This Very Short Introduction explores the backstory, event, and reception of the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, in light of the wider history of the Catholic Church and places it in the exciting and tumultuous context of the 1960s. |
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The Virgin Mary: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Mary Joan Winn Leith
9780198794912 This book describes the evolution of Marian thought from early Christianity to the present day. Covering the various Christian denominations, as well as the Islamic Mary, it considers medieval and renaissance doctrine and representations of Mary, as well as her involvement in debates over the Virginal body, race, anti-Semitism, and globalism. |
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The Bible: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 John Riches
9780198863335 This Very Short Introduction explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. |
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Blasphemy: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Yvonne Sherwood
9780198797579 This book considers the steady presence of blasphemy in our world today, even as society grows increasingly secular. Discussing some of the most famous cases of blasphemy, it looks at factors such as the increased visibility of religious and racial minorities, new media, and engines of surveillance, and the legacies of colonial blasphemy laws. |
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The Book of Common Prayer: A Guide£16.99 Charles Hefling
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Religion: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Thomas A. Tweed
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The Book of Common Prayer: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Brian Cummings
9780198803928 The Book of Common Prayer is one of the most influential books in history. Brian Cummings tell its fascinating story, charting its spread from England to reach the world, and showing how the book has divided conformity from non-conformity, in social terms as well as religious, from birth to marriage to death. |
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Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Stephen J. Davis
9780198717645 Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and considers the role of monasticism in the modern world. |
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Miracles: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Yujin Nagasawa
9780198747215 From a chicken nugget shaped like Jesus, to Mohammad splitting the moon in two, to a Japanese doll whose hair grows, Yujin Nagasawa considers reported miracles in ancient scriptures and modern day life, and uses cutting-edge scientific research on belief formation to address some of our most fundamental questions concerning miracles. |
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Catholicism: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Gerald O'Collins
9780198796855 What are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted over the centuries? What challenges does the Catholic Church face in the twenty-first century? Gerald O'Collins answers these and other questions, and in this new edition considers the impact of Pope Francis' leadership of the Church since 2013. |
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The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Timothy H. Lim
9780198779520 The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most important finds in biblical archaeology, and have profound implications for our understanding of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity. Timothy Lim discusses the leading interpretations of the scrolls, and how they have changed the way we understand the emergence of the Old Testament. |
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Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Jon Balserak
9780198753711 In this Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took root, helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially western thought - on everything from civil government to money, suicide, and divorce has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak also combats common misconceptions about Calvinism, and explores the relationship between Calvinism and the modern world. |
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The Saints: A Short History£10.99 Simon Yarrow
9780198784388 The Saints examines the history, traditions, and cultural impact of the saints. Looking at their origins and the cultural definition of saints and sanctity, Yarrow moves on to consider interpretations of saints in literature and art, and the role gender plays in sainthood. |
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The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art and ArchitectureSecond Edition £14.99 Tom Devonshire Jones, Linda Murray, Peter Murray
9780199695102 This dictionary is a fascinating guide to the broad range of terms used in the study of the history of Christian art and architecture, including themes, artists, and movements. The long-awaited new edition includes entries by over a dozen expert contributors, and a fully revised online bibliography, bringing it up to date for the 21st century. |
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Christianity: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Linda Woodhead
9780199687749 In this Very Short Introduction Linda Woodhead explores the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity and its course over two millennia, including its geographical spread and struggles with modernity. This new edition is a candid portrait of Christianity's past and present, and its importance in the twenty-first century. |
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian ChurchThird Edition £14.99 E. A. Livingstone
9780199659623 Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. This third edition contains over 6,000 entries, and has been revised and updated. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Christianity. |
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Documents of the Christian ChurchFourth Edition £16.99 Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder
9780199568987 This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work. This new edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches. |
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Protestantism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Mark A. Noll
9780199560974 In this fresh and clear history of Protestantism, Mark A. Noll looks at the era from Martin Luther to the present day. Focussing on developments worldwide and including a range of well-known figures including Luther, John Calvin, and F.D.E Schleiermacher, he considers the recent decline of Protestantism in the West and its expansion elsewhere. |
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Augustine of Hippo: A Life£9.99 Henry Chadwick
9780199588060 A biography of Augustine's life, as interpreted by the acclaimed church historian, the late Professor Henry Chadwick. Augustine's intellectual development is recounted with clarity and warmth, providing a characteristically rigorous yet sympathetic narrative of this central figure in the history of Christian thought. |
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Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of JesusSecond Edition £16.99 Gerald O'Collins, SJ
9780199557875 A new edition of Gerald O'Collins clear, balanced, and accessible guide to systematic Christology. Tackling the key theological questions at the heart of the Christian Faith, O'Collins draws on developments in recent scholarship to fully update his account. |
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