Books published by SPCK Publishing

The guides in this series by Tom Wright can be used on their own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentaries. They are designed to help you understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars.

The book is designed to provide practical help to those involved in filling a vacancy, showing how to make it a good process and end with a good appointment. At the same time, it is useful to clergy seeking appointments, and senior clergy actually making the appointments.

A collection of purpose-written reflections on Common Worship and the ways it has been used over the ten years of its existence. Contributors include Michael Perham, Angela Tilby, Anders Bergquist, Jeremy Fletcher, Simon Reynolds, Richard Giles, Jeremy Davies, Peter Moger, Gilly Myers. Foreword by Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.

An adult confirmation course. Each chapter gives material for the members of the group to read in advance. There is a framework or plan for a group meeting, with detailed ideas for activities and discussion. The sessions are equally for seekers and confirmation candidates, and for teenagers as well as adults.

The need to position Christianity in relation to other religions has sparked renewed interest in the theme of creation. This book represents an introduction to a neglected aspect of Christian doctrine, and an example of theology, where Christianity is brought into dialogue with contemporary issues.

This title is designed for anyone wishing to undertake academic study of the Bible. It is an introduction to biblical studies, focusing on both ancient and modern approaches.

This book will provide readers with an experience in spiritual direction with Nouwen, well-known author, priest, and guide. Readings, stories, questions for personal reflection and guided journal inquiry as articulated by Nouwen in his courses are gathered to provide an unparalleled resource on a thoughtful spiritual life.

Marcus Borg offers the fruit of a lifetime's research and reflection on the Gospel of Mark. Ideal both for new Christians and for those who would like a fresh perspective on Mark's portrait of Jesus. Includes questions for group study or private reflection

Anthony Bash offers new insights into forgiveness from a biblical perspective, taking into account important findings in philosophy, politics and psychology. The book explores what the Bible says about forgiveness so that we can better experience its regenerative and renewing effects.

This book is an invitation to meaningful prayer. Through stories, images, contemplative exercises, poetry, classical prayers, and creative meditations on prayer, it helps us explore ten human experiences where prayer originates: love, desire, fear, suffering, compassion, brokenness, rest, reflection, wonder, and gratitude.

The book devotes a chapter to each of the world religions. All but one of the chapters are written by a member of that faith community, thus giving insiders' views into the theology, spirituality and religious practice of the faith. The introduction encourages respect and engagement with those of other faiths.

In this title, Tom Wright sets out to consider, from a variety of real-life and biblical starting points, what is the appropriate approach to God. It is, he believes, a question of recognizing God's worth, His worth-ship, which is in fact the origin of "worship".

Controversial new book by an internationally respected expert on Jesus and his time. Argues that Jesus' parables became the inspiration and model for the way he is presented in the Gospels.

Robert Davis fled arrest and went on the run for 22 years, becoming an expert survivalist before handing himself in.

Since its publication in 2003, this book has established itself as an indispensable compendium of prayers for children. With prayers from the Bible, traditional sources, modern anthologies and others written specially for this collection, the prayers touch on all aspects of life: friends and family; festivals and special occasions; home and school; the world; for good times and bad times; for health, sickness and bereavement; for peace and the future; and for our relationship with God. The prayers are numbered and carefully indexed to make them easy to browse and look-up, meaning that the user can make the perfect choice for any occasion. With 15,000 copies sold to date, this popular resource is now available with a new cover and a revised list of prayers.

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. In First Steps out of Anxiety, Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it. Full of real-life stories and tips, it is a useful guide for sufferers and carers alike. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Bereavement, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling and Problem Drinking.

Keith Ward introduces this volume on the world's greatest ever bestseller by suggesting that the Bible is neither a book dictated by God, as some believe, nor just a set of out-dated taboos and politically slanted histories, as those at the opposite extreme would have it.

Argues that humanity faces a trio of chronic crises - economic, ecological, and in the provision of welfare services - whose causes are various connected forms of usury. Christianity and Islam have traditionally condemned usury as the fundamental source of social injustice. Offers practical proposals to reduce or eliminate usury.

This book of brief Bible readings, meditations, prayers and self-help suggestions has been written especially for those who have very little time for themselves. Both realistic and upbeat, it will strengthen carers to face squarely the many challenges and struggles of their role - one day at a time.

Andrew Shanks challenges all those Christians who like to erect boundaries around their faith. Far more important than dogma and metaphysics, he claims, is the need to be constantly disturbed out of our complacency. This means being open to all and negotiating space for conversation even with people we can't stomach.

60 short inspirational studies from the Book of Acts, serving as an introduction and daily devotional

A Lent lectionary resource using Tom Wright's For Everyone Bible translation, this is the first in a three-volume series to cover the three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each day of Lent, there is a reading chosen from the Gospel designated for the year, plus a reflection by Tom Wright.

Raising Abel is a theological exploration of a huge change of mind: the change which the apostolic group underwent as a result of the Resurrection-and how that paradigm can transform the world today. Making use of the thought of Rene Girard, the author shows how the God revealed by Jesus subverted the violent expectations of the early Christians.

Mere Theology sets out to explore how the great tradition of Christian theological reflection enriches our faith and deepens our engagement with the concerns and debates of the world around us.

Stinton has edited the work of prominent African theologians, making their writings accessible at an introductory level. Some African scholars have written new pieces for the book, others have given permission for articles to be condensed and simplified in style.

The third release in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old Testament written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.