Books published by SCM Press

How does empire mould human subjectivity, for instance, and how does it affect the understanding of humans within the whole of creation? This title analyzes the global empire in its political and economic dimensions, in its symbolic constructions of power, and in its general assumptions often taken for granted.

Seeks to reconcile Paul the thinker and Paul the man of action. This book provides information about research and writing on Paul, and shows how Paul's early life held important strands of thought which informed his later theology.

Shows how Christian worship in its many and changing forms interacts in significant and interesting ways with its varying contexts - cultural, social, political, economic. Giving special attention to Scotland, this title also challenges the Churches and believers to renewal of the worship of God in spirit and in truth.

A challenging and topical book that argues that the traditional ways of doing theology ('high theology') no longer work and that theology has to take place at the periphery rather than in the social, cultural and political centre. Suitable for undergraduate study.

Transcendence and Phenomenology presents a definitive collection of essays discussing the much debated `turn to theology' in philosophy, most evident in phenomenology.

Appraises two visions of religious freedom: the apocalyptic vision of George W Bush and the Christian conservatives who back his policies in relation to Iraq and the war on terror; and the peaceable vision of a Christian majority elsewhere who resist what they view as American neo-imperialism with an overlay of Christian apocalyptic rhetoric.

Austin Farrer's important contribution to philosophical and theological anthropology is discussed here by the six main contributors to the Austin Farrer Centenary Conference held at Oriel College in 2004.

Exposes the controversies within key areas of feminist theology eg Christology, ethics, prayer and the after life, the virgin Mary, hermeneutics, the body and to examine whether feminist theology is now bankrupt as both discourse and praxis. It is suitable for use on undergraduate or postgraduate courses in feminist / contextual theology.

Provides readers with an overall insight into and analysis of Christianity became a genuinely worldwide faith in the 20th century for the first time. Written for 2nd and 3rd year university students and in seminaries, the book maps out the development of Christianity towards genuinely becoming a world religion.

The evolutionary origins of human beings have always attracted debate and speculation. This book provides a Christian theological anthropology, which, among other things, aims to give Christians and the churches the confidence to engage with assumptions that evolutionary theory and religious beliefs are untenable.

This is the only textbook of its kind to offer the reader such a wide and inclusive overview of contemporary philosophical study of religions.

A radical and contemporary book that makes accessible to a student readership, the important works of Brock, Schleiermacher and Rauschenbusch for the first time. This short monograph title is a compulsory reading for 'Christology', 'Salvation', 'Atonement' or 'Jesus' modules at levels two and three.

An ideal textbook for this rapidly expanding area of study. Fills a gap in the market for a well balanced critical analysis of the relationship between Christian theology and human rights.

This is a resource for understanding the principles and strategies of a lesbian hermeneutic. It is a key contribution to undergraduate modules focused upon biblical studies generally and biblical hermeneutics specifically, and is core reading for those studying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer perspectives of biblical texts.

An all-encompassing account of Christian attitudes and sources of attitudes to marriage, traced through Near Eastern, Classical and Biblical histories, suitable for the student or lay trainer wishing to know more than an Alpha course. It covers all aspects of marriage- including the on going debate surrounding same sex unions.

Addresses key problems in contemporary life, and raises important questions about our growing awareness of the limits of contemporary ways of living with modern economies and modern religion. This book explores possible alternatives to such capitalism.

A picture of what it is like to live and work as a theologian. Incorporates Macquarrie's own reminiscences, some unpublished lectures and correspondence from distinguished theologians. Also includes a survey of his major works and a full bibliography.

Advances an ethical and theoretical approach to meaningful relations with humble objects. This book synthesizes theories and thought from different disciplines on the nature of sight, perception and relations to visual artefacts.

A lucid, persuasive reinterpretation and introduction for readers to the work of the 17th century metaphysical poet and theologian Thomas Traherne. Re-evaluates his work as a theologian whose main concern was to trace the dynamic between desire and satisfaction that he felt defined and structured the relationship between God and human beings.

An inquiry into the relationship of Islam with the World's other religions. This book examines Islam's religious diversity and the historical relationships with the major religious traditions. It features chapters made up of one contributor's view of the other religion, so a Muslim view of Christianity and vice versa.

A text book that provides an introduction to global Christianity from 1700 to the mid 20th century. It aims to help students understand the processes, movements and individuals who have contributed to making the contemporary Christian landscape the shape it is in the 21st century.

Talking about God in Practice details the challenges and complexities of real theological conversations with practitioners, whilst providing an example of appropriate process, and a model of theological understanding by which to negotiate these complexities fruitfully.

Hospice chaplain Bob Whorton takes us deep into the human experience of suffering and waiting by listening to the voices of patients and family members in a hospice; they become our teachers. And we listen also to the ancient voice of the psalmist who was well versed in the ways of suffering love.

John Caperon highlights the nature and significance of the distinctive ministry of school chaplains and seeks to raise the profile of this key ministry in the Church

This book brings Quaker thought on theological ethics into constructive dialogue with Christian tradition while engaging with key contemporary ethical debates and with wider questions about the public role of church-communities in a post/secular context.

An accessible introduction to Black Theology, helping readers understand the inherited legacy of `race', ethnicity, difference and racism, as well as the diversity and vibrancy of this movement.

Interprets Christian history, arguing that the meaning of the West is not Catholic Christian, but radical Christian. This book argues that the original Jesus was a secular figure, a utopian teacher of ethical wisdom. It asserts that the core of Western culture is simply the old Christian spirituality extraverted.

Examines the relationship between psychoanalysis and theology. This work begins by studying the emergence of trauma as a psychological category. It concludes by showing that whilst psychoanalysis assumes a patient desires to be free of neurosis, Christianity has the same goal, to free Christians from neurosis.