Christianity

The Book of Common Prayer: A Very Short Introduction

Brian Cummings

9780198803928
Paperback
23 August 2018

Very Short Introductions

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.

Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction

Stephen J. Davis

9780198717645
Paperback
25 January 2018

Very Short Introductions

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.

Miracles: A Very Short Introduction

Yujin Nagasawa

9780198747215
Paperback
23 November 2017

Very Short Introductions

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.

Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Gerald O'Collins

9780198796855
Paperback
25 May 2017

Very Short Introductions

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.

The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Timothy H. Lim

9780198779520
Paperback
23 March 2017

Very Short Introductions

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.

Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction

Jon Balserak

9780198753711
Paperback
08 December 2016

Very Short Introductions

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.

The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art and Architecture

Second Edition

Tom Devonshire Jones, Linda Murray, Peter Murray

9780199695102
Paperback
11 September 2014

Oxford Quick Reference

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.

Christianity: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Linda Woodhead

9780199687749
Paperback
04 September 2014

Very Short Introductions

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.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

Third Edition

E. A. Livingstone

9780199659623
Paperback
12 September 2013

Oxford Quick Reference

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.

Documents of the Christian Church

Fourth Edition

Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder

9780199568987
Paperback
29 September 2011

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.

Protestantism: A Very Short Introduction

Mark A. Noll

9780199560974
Paperback
25 August 2011

Very Short Introductions

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.

Augustine of Hippo: A Life

Henry Chadwick

9780199588060
Paperback
05 August 2010

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.

Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus

Second Edition

Gerald O'Collins, SJ

9780199557875
Paperback
09 July 2009

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.

The New Testament As Literature: A Very Short Introduction

Kyle Keefer

9780195300208
Paperback
27 November 2008

Very Short Introductions

Anglicanism: A Very Short Introduction

Mark Chapman

9780192806932
Paperback
22 June 2006

Very Short Introductions

Paul: A Very Short Introduction

E. P. Sanders

9780192854513
Paperback
22 February 2001

Very Short Introductions

Augustine: A Very Short Introduction

Henry Chadwick

9780192854520
Paperback
22 February 2001

Very Short Introductions