The Eucharist is the central act of Christian worship. In this book Martin Stringer brings together some of the scholarship associated with the sociological analysis of biblical texts into conversation with liturgists and historians of the first...

A resource for preachers who want to reflect in more depth about preaching and for all studying preaching in seminary and at MA level.

This text aims to be an inspirational resource for individuals and clergy. It is written in a down-to-earth way and with an enthusiasm aiming to inspire spirituality and faith among its readers.

Preaching remains a central feature of almost all Christian worship. There are thousands of men and women in the UK who preach on a regular basis. This book covers such subjects as Preaching in a Communications Culture, Preaching and the Bible,...

Presents an overview of the Church of England. Beginning with the great Victorian modernisers who stamped their taste on music as much as church buildings, this title takes us on a musical tour that takes in: the impact of the Wesleys, the...

A step-by-step guide to learning about preaching and more importantly how to craft and deliver a sermon. It offers a student-friendly, jargon-free introduction which requires no prior knowledge of the subject. Suitable for all church traditions and...

An introduction to the principles and skills of pastoral liturgy. Inter-denominational, this text can be used across different Christian traditions, in both formal and informal contexts and to meet traditional and non-traditional pastoral needs.

Leading historical and liturgical scholars reflect on the history and impact of Book of Common Prayer, the most important liturgical text in English.