Books published by Saint Andrew Press

Do the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount have anything to say to us in the 21st century? William Barclay raises questions about war and peace, God and materialism.

From the author of the best-selling book THE GLASGOW GOSPEL, comes the Good News in Scots this time. The well known story of Jesus of Nazareth is re-enacted in the 'gutsy vernacular' of the Scots tongue-delightful and dramatic, it 'demands to be aired publicly, or read aloud around the family fire .... ' The Herald

William Barclay sets about the task of showing how and why Christians should communicate the gospel.

William Barclay explores conversion from a biblical perspective.

How did God's young Church set out on its mission to 'make disciples of all nations'? What was God's challenge to those first members of the Christian faith?

In The King and The Kingdom Professor Barclay traces ideas of the Kingdom of God from the days of Israel's first king to the flowering of those ideas in Christ the King. In his customary energetic manner this popular author shows how relevant today are the concepts emerging from the study of Biblical events.

In this book, the author reflects on the high challenge of Matthew's Gospel, and the person who is its centre.

wealth of discussion material on Christian Ethics for Adult Education Groups and others.

Man is continually involved in a twofold combat situation: of having to wrestle with himself, and with the problems which surround him in society. In this book William Barclay expounds the thinking of Paul on these problems as it is set out in Galatians 5, and shows that through Christ the perfect and adequate release is found.

This text belongs to a series of works which intend to show that, far from being moribund, the tradition of preaching is alive and well. Included in this book are readings on seasons in the Christian year, saints and occasions, as well as a practical epilogue on preaching.

One of a series of books on key individuals in the Christian life, which introduces them against their contemporary background with a concise biographical chapter, followed by examples of their works. This book looks at the life of John Knox.

A book about women who have deepened the faith of others. The contributors tell of neighbours, friends, missionaries, deaconesses and others, whose lives have had a profound influence upon them. Not only contemporary women, but women of the past, are remembered for their lives of service.

From the author of "A Scots Gospel" and "The Glasgow Gospel", comes tales from the "Auld Testament" written in the present-day Scots dialect of Glasgow. It includes Old Testament favourites from Genesis to Job, Gideon to Goliath, and Elisha to Esther.

A compilation of conversations and thoughts which have developed from several years friendship between two men, Alastair Symington, a parish minister in Bearsden and Rikki Fulton, a Scottish comedian. This book deals with many of the questions that faith presents to ordinary people.

In this stimulating book the story of the pure-blooded Jew, Pharisee, Roman citizen, persecutor of Christians, dramatically converted into the first and greatest Christian missionary, is told with great force.

Originally a few scattered settlements round the Water of Leith, the parish is now a busy suburb of Edinburgh. The author examines the changing life of the community and its kirk, and writes of the vivid personalities who walked on its streets and lived in its houses.

From the author of the popular "A Scots Gospel" comes a gospel written in the Glasgow vernacular this time. The drama unfolds, from the joy of the birth of Jesus to the tragedy of his betrayal and the joy of the resurrection.

Concise but detailed account on preparing and gaining admission to ministry; the duties and opportunities therein; and advice on the means by which the individual may leave the Ministry.