Books published by SPCK Publishing

Explores the way we think about the relationship between creation and humanity, their brokenness and beauty and, in this connection, compassion, faith and power. This work uses Mantegna's painting "Presentation at the Temple", which is a traditional Madonna and Child composition except that the infant Jesus is depicted as a child with Downs.

Anyone could be a Christian, but a Christian could not believe simply anything. Here, twelve top theologians, all practising Christians, tackle ancient heresies and show why the contemporary Church needs to know about them. They argue that heresies are never finally defeated but always continue in some form or other as live options for belief.

Karl Rahner, a German Jesuit, was probably the most prominent and influential Catholic theologian of the twentieth century. This work sketches a few of the central themes of Rahner's thought and gives the reader both a feeling for the way he approaches problems and some sense of the breadth of his work.

A collection of poems, prayers and liturgical material, focused around the figure of Mary, and the themes of motherhood, sisterhood, and female faith.

Miki the baby meerkat ventures out into the world for the first time, but encounters some unfamiliar things!

Simone Weil was one of the most original philosophers and political thinkers of the twentieth century. This book sketches a few of the central themes of Weil's thought, and provides short extracts from her writings. It offers an introduction to Weil for both students and the general reader.

A study guide to Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

John Henry Newman is recognized as one of the greatest Christian thinkers of modern times and has been hailed as a great prophet of twentieth century Christianity. He was also a man of prayer and deep spirituality. Beginning with an Introduction to Newman's life and thought, this anthology provides daily readings over a six-month period.

An autobiography of the well known author with a perspective arising from his roles as both a theologian and a physicist. It tells the story of his journeys into both disciplines from a human angle, including the formative experiences and key relationships he experienced as a child, an undergraduate, graduate and beyond into university teaching.

Dame Cicely Saunders was the founder of the Hospice Movement, in which Britain leads the world. Her work transformed our approach to the care of the dying, and also the debate about euthanasia. She died in 2005 and her memorial service was held in Westminster Abbey in March 2006. This biography includes chapters that cover the years after 1984.

This is a collection of sermons based on simple yet profound understanding of spiritual themes. It combines intellect and poetry in order to make lessons more memorable and stimulating.

Covers an ageing society, theories of ageing, images of old age, the religious and spiritual needs of older people, older people and memory, sexuality, diminishment, and worship with older people. This book also covers life learning, retirement, housing, politics and social policy, successful ageing.

Provides an understanding of how churches relate to the community in which they are set. This book includes: what is community?; community work and mission; models of community work; ethnic, cultural and religious diversity; the local authority and voluntary agencies; working with volunteers; and spirituality in community participation.

What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? Eating disorders are a growing issue - at least 2% of females are now struggling with an eating disorder and studies amongst some groups such as teenage girls reveal much higher rates. This accessible and practical book helps readers to come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery. It is essential reading for sufferers, their family and friends and also the interested reader. Writing from her experience of working with sufferers and drawing extensively on case histories, Dr Middleton explains what eating disorders are and why we develop them. Crucially, she offers guidance for setting out on the road to recovery.

Guides ministers and trainee ministers towards a way of integrating theology, pastoral activity and personal faith.

A pithy critique of the New Atheism

Reflects on the characteristics of parish ministry and mission.

The ideal gift for a child aged 7+ for communion, confirmation, wedding attendant, Christmas, Easter

This very giftable Bible introduces the very simplest of concepts from key Bible stories for babies aged 9 months to 2 years.

SPCK's Assemblies website has been providing a very popular service to busy teachers, with practical materials for leading creative assemblies with the minimum of planning. This book is a collection of some of the best assemblies from the site.

The Celts had a deep love for the psalms, which gave them a feeling for verse and a desire to express their love for God in every situation. In this volume, David Adam has collected songs for guidance and songs for protection, hymns for the morning and others for the evening.

A book by the author of Climbing out of Depression that promises to be of real help to the many sufferers of low self esteem