Books published by SCM Press

In a sympathetic and warmly empathic style, John V. Taylor tells of his encounters with many different African people, and reflects theologically on the conversations he has shared with people in a wide variety of circumstances.

George Eliot was a deeply religious thinker, despite having abandoned orthodox forms of Christian belief, and religious themes and figures appear in all her novels. This study focuses on that religious part of her life and writings.

Examining the roots, development and fruits of a Christian understanding of and commitment to equality, this work argues that Christian notions of equality are still challengingly relevant in today's world and in contemporary discussion.

This basic text for students and non-specialists brings together current advances in both biology and theology in a fruitful dialogue and interchange.

Michael Taylor spent 12 years of his life as director of Christian Aid, during which time he came face to face with world poverty. In this book he gives three examples of theological work which promotes historical change in favour of the poor.

The artist who originally wanted to become a preacher like his father. This book argues that although when he realised his vocation was to become a painter he broke with institutional Christianity, he continued to be an evangelist in his distinctive way.

Provides a methodological afterword (rather than a foreword) to his systematic contributions to theology. Presents theology as an adventure of ideas, shaped by his personal career and the political context through which he has lived.

The most important book about the study of Jesus written in modern times. The full text of the second German edition (1913)with its additions and modifications is now available in English for the first time. Foreword by Dennis Nineham.

A survey of the many attempts over the last two hundred years to write a theology of the New Testament and a programme for the way in which New Testament theology should proceed in the future.

A brilliant collection from the pre-eminent New Testament scholar who wrote The Shadow of the Galilean. He believes that modern sermons are indications that God is alive and getting in touch through the barriers put up by our everyday mentality.

It is widely recognized by NT scholars that many of the sayings and actions attributed to Jesus in the Gospels do not go back to him. This book provides criteria for distinguishing the authentic material and shows that it cannot support traditional faith.

The most comprehensive collection of original studies on animals ever published, tackling issues such as: Are animals part of a fallen creation? Do animals have immortal souls? How does God value animals? Does Christ's reconciling work include animals?

Taking account of recent research and different historical perspectives, Kenneth Hylson-Smith traces the history of the churches in England from the reign of Elizabeth I to the present day.

In this first original English contribution to the series, Marcus Braybrooke, a former director of the Council of Christians and Jews, introduces Judaism to a Christian audience.

Final volume of the Vermes trilogy (which includes Jesus the Jew and Jesus and the World of Judaism). A reading of the synoptic gospels primarily addressed to those interested in ancient religions, culture and Judaism.

A collection of Juergen Moltmann's sermons on the themes of power and powerlessness.

A critical discussion of the incarnation.

This dictionary attempts to give direct access to the development of Christian Spirituality. It is a series of pieces written by experts to provide instant, accurate and thought-provoking information of high scholarship.