Books published by SPCK Publishing

Draws together the background, experience, theology and resources in order to lead the church to full participation in letting children come to communion at a young age. This work includes biblical overviews, children's perspectives, a review of resources, the national picture, and a reflection on the Guidelines of the House of Bishops.

The incredible journey of the world's most recorded song through an astonishing diversity of musical genres, from gospel to heavy metal, to become a cultural icon.

This broad and accessible survey highlights - from both scientific and theological points of view - the seriousness of environmental degradation and climate change, the root causes and possible solutions, and the contribution of Christian thinking to these issues.

Part One explores key Christian belief about the Bible and why it matters. Part Two illustrates examples of applied Bible use in different contexts.

This book is designed to meet the needs of today's teachers and students of theology by bringing together a range of relevant primary texts on the doctrine of the person of Jesus Christ.

Contains a variety of assemblies from the secondary section of www.assemblies.org.uk. The material covers Christian festivals; stories from the Bible; PSHE-related material; ethics-related material.

The 14 bible studies from the Gospel of John have been designed so that everyone can participate.

The book should be seen in the context of Paul Bradshaw's earlier works: The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship and Eucharistic Origins. In this book he updates his thinking in this area.

Invites the reader to experience afresh the events before, during and after Jesus' birth as portrayed in the Gospel of Luke.

David Adam has long found inspiration in prayers written by the Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland. This volume contains a series of mediations on forty prayers whose rhythm and earthiness offer a more natural way of conversing with God.

This book of devotional readings begins each day with a reflection on a Bible passage. A true story from an 'ordinary' person then illustrates and earths the day's message, and each section ends with a short prayer or meditation.

Joshua is a book about God, in the cut and thrust of everyday life. Joshua shows God dealing with real conflict, meeting his people's disappointment, restoring his followers after failure and operating in real people. In the CROSSWAY BIBLE GUIDES series.

Classic prayers and Bible passages in a stylish gift package - the perfect christening gift

An appealing prayer book to mark an infant baptism or christening.

A highly practical book on how to preach effectively

A take-anywhere lent reading containing nine sessions for reflection and bible study covering the passion narratives from Palm Sunday to Easter, and exploring the events of Holy Week and Easter as the climax of the bible narrative. This work includes the Bible passages, quoting from "The For Everyone Bible" translation.

This work offers an exploratory approach that enables students to engage with the text for themselves. It contains actvities and challenges at introductory and intermediate levels, background information needed to work at the required level, and ideas for further theological thought and reading.

Presents an account of Charles Darwin's religious beliefs. This book draws on Darwin's autobiography, manuscripts, notebooks and letters - as well as his world-famous publications - in exploring Darwin's view of design, purpose, morality, the universe and the human mind.

Offers an analysis and response to the fundamental questions that face believers. This book explores various aspects of evil - our contemporary and theological understanding, and the ways in which evil presents itself in society. It is similar in writing/reading level to "The Challenge of Jesus".

For each Sunday of the year this text contains a brief commentary and reflection, taken from Tom Wright's weekly "Church Times" column, on the Common Worship lectionary readings. Each section gives the lectionary references and gives a starting-point for thinking about the readings.

A volume of reflections on the Sunday readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year C. It brings together the author's columns in the "Church Times", and also contains new pieces, to cover all the Sundays and major festivals.

An essential feature of counselling is the ability to listen and respond well to the information being given in an interview. In this book, the author shows how this ability may take away the need for leading and advising, creating a counselling encounter that is constructive and helpful.

Explores the ways in which preachers embody their messages - in their own person, in the words they use, in employing objects, pictures, the arts and the responses of those hearing the sermon. Suitable for most theological traditions, this book aims at a broad range of Christian denominations.

An introduction to the field of science and religion. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, John Polkinghorne leads the reader through the whole array of questions that arise at the intersection of the scientific and religious quests.