Books by Bryan D. Spinks

This seminal work by one of the world's most distinguished liturgical scholars fills an important gap in the history of the Church of Scotland and of Scottish worship.

Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, this book presents a survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. It also traces developments through the Reformation.

An illuminating and highly readable account of the rise and demise of a world classic, which still informs our common language as well as much of the great literature of the last four centuries

A comprehensive study on the history and theology of the Eucharist. Aimed at undergraduate and graduate theology students, clergy and theologically literate laity.

This study presents the teachings - and in some cases the portraits - of some "hidden" 17th-century divines, the ancestors of Anglicanism who have been removed and hidden away. It views them working within the parameters of a broadly common reformed theology, aggravated by different polities.

A liturgy book about alternative worship from a traditional stable is so far unique.

Presenting a survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, this book presents an ecumenical and geographical discussion of baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. It offers the understandings of baptism in the New Testament and the development of baptismal reflection and liturgical rites.

The sanctus (the 'thrice holy' of Isaiah 6.3) is found in almost all eucharistic prayer, ancient and modern. Its origin as a constituent element in this prayer is one of the unsolved mysteries of Christian liturgy. In this study, Dr Spinks makes a careful investigation into its background and sources.