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How the Bible Can Help Us Understand Series How The Bible Can Help Us Understand series Approaching the End of Life FEB 2020 These short books are aimed at ordinary people How the Bible can Help us Understand committed in their faith and wanting to live Virginia Moffatt Christianly, but not brought up in a 978-0-232-53427-6, Paperback (178x110 mm), £7.99, 128pp Bible-studying tradition. They prompt HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). intelligent thought, reflection and guidance on RIGHTS: World. issues that really matter. A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us better to understand the processes of death and grieving. Why must we die? What makes a ‘good’ death? How can we best prepare for death – our own and others’? How and why do people mourn? Virginia Moffatt is a writer, editor and former director of the Christian think tank Ekklesia. She worked in social care for thirty years and has now written two novels, Echo Hall (Unbound) and The Wave (HarperCollins), and Nothing More and Nothing Less, a DLT Lent course based on the film I, Daniel Blake. She is the series editor of the How the Bible can Help us Understand books. Forgiveness FEB 2020 How the Bible can Help us Understand Frank Cottrell Boyce 978-0-232-53425-2, Paperback (178x110 mm), £7.99, 128pp HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). RIGHTS: World. A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us better to understand themes of forgiveness. Why should we forgive? What if the subject of our forgiveness is underserving? What is Jesus’ scandal of grace? What difference will being able to forgive make to our lives? Frank Cottrell Boyce is a screenwriter and novelist perhaps best known as writer of the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, his sequel novels to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, collaborations with film director Danny Boyle and scripts and screenplays for many films and television programmes, including Goodbye Christopher Robin, Millions, Framed, The Railway Man and Doctor Who. He is a Catholic. Welcoming the Stranger MARCH 2021 How the Bible can help us understand Denise Cottrell Boyce 978-0-232-53423-8, Paperback (178x110 mm), £7.99, 128pp HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). RIGHTS: World. A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us better to understand our increasingly multi-cultural world and society, especially in light of those people fleeing war, poverty and op- pression. What does the Bible have to say about xenophobia? How can we contribute to the rebuilding of a world of peace in our lives and local communities today? Denise Cottrell Boyce is a screenwriter and catechist. Illness, Disability and Caring AUGUST 2020 How the Bible can help us understand Bernadette Meaden 978-0-232-53456-6, Paperback (178x110 mm), £7.99, 128pp HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). RIGHTS: World. A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us to view illness and disability in a way which helps people thrive, and points the way to making society a better environment where everybody is treated with respect and justice. What are the challenges facing carers in today’s world, and should it be seen as a gift? What is meant by terms such as ‘strength in weakness’ and ‘the authority of suffering’? Bernadette Meaden is a freelance writer who has contributed to many publications on political, social and religious issues. In recent years has written extensively for Ekklesia on social justice issues, particularly welfare reform and its impact on the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society. ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Trying To Be Orthodox … And Not Quite Succeeding MARCH 2020 Michael Lomax 978-0-232-53452-8, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 240pp HRCC8: Orthodox and Oriental Churches. RIGHTS: World, excluding Europe (apart from UK & Ireland). • Unique insight into the theology, culture and issues of the Russian Orthodox Church in our fast-changing world • Unusually for a book written from within Orthodoxy, the author is not afraid to be critical of the church • Black and white illustrations integrated with the text throughout Michael Lomax was no newcomer to Christianity when he entered the Russian Orthodox Church twenty years ago, where he now serves as a deacon. Trying To Be Orthodox ..., based on his long-running blog, Ursusanglicanus, is the record of his seeking to position himself as a ‘westerner’ seeking to develop a mature and ‘sellable’ faith, within the context of the Orthodox Church and of European Christianity in general. Michael Lomax is a professional translator and a deacon in the Russian Orthodox Church. Among his published works is Freedom and Responsibility by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, of which he was the English translator. He lives in Brussels. Online/Social Media: ursusanglicanus.livejournal.com . Location: Brussels. Marketing/PR • Reviews/features in Christian newspapers/mags • Author interviews in mainstream/Christian broadcast media • Social media support campaign using Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Issuu to promote book extracts Related Backlist Titles One Word of Truth Freedom and Responsbility The Cold War Memoir of Michael A Search for Harmony - Human Rights Bourdeaux and Keston College and Personal Dignity Michael Bourdeaix Patriach Kirill of Moscow RIGHTS: World. RIGHTS: World Eng Lang. 978-0-232-53414-6 978-0-232-52870-1 Paperback (234x156 mm) Paperback (216 x 135mm) £19.99 £20.00 328pp 144pp BGX: Biography, religious and HRCC8: Orthodox and Oriental spiritual Churches. ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] 50 Lessons in Ministry AUGUST 2020 Reflections after fifty years of ministry Paul Beasley-Murray 978-0-232-53468-9, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 224pp HRCX4: Christian ministry and pastoral activity RIGHTS: World. • Learn from the very best: essential reading for all ministers, ordained and in training • Fifty short essays offering the fruits of his wisdom on all aspects of ministry • Publication marks anniversary of Paul Beasley-Murray’s fifty years in ministry Paul Beasley-Murray, one of the most respected Christian ministers of the last fifty years offers fifty succinct reflections on all aspects of ministry, including pastoring, preaching, evangelism, prayer, growth, worship, family, personal care and relationships. Essential, foundational reading for clergy of all denominations and of all levels of experience. Paul Beasley Murray was ordained in 1970. He was Pastor of Altrincham Baptist Church (1973 to 1986), Principal of Spurgeons College (1986 to 1993) and Senior Minister of Chelmsford Baptist Church (1993 to 2014), overseeing periods of significant growth in membership and enrolment at all of these institutions. He is Chairman of the College of Baptists, and writes Churh Matters, a weekly blog of resources for churches and ministers which has an international readership. Location: Chelmsford. Online/Social Media: www.paulbeasleymurray.com . Marketing/PR • Reviews/features in Christian newspapers/mags/journals • Author interviews on Christian radio • Social media support campaign using Twitter, Facebook, the DLT blog and Issuu to promote book extracts Related Backlist Titles Ministry in Three Dimensions Refuel Ordination and Leadership in the Local How to balance work, life, faith and Church church – without burning out Steven Croft Kate Middleton RIGHTS: World RIGHTS: World 978-0-232-52743-8 978-0-232-53160-2 Paperback (216 x 135mm) Paperback (198 x 126mm) £14.99 £9.99 272pp 160pp HRCX4: Christian ministry and HRCX4: Christian ministry and pastoral activity pastoral activity ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Entertaining Saints SEPT 2020 Stories from the Crypt Roger Quick 978-0-232-53489-4, Paperback (198x126 mm), £9.99, 160pp HRCX6: Christian social thought and activity. RIGHTS: World. • As homelessness is increasingly in the news, this book sheds light on the realities of people without a home, and an example of how they can be served by the Church • A book of compassion, hope, and inspiration • ‘Short-format chapters, all based on true human stories, and illustrations by Si Smith, make this accessible to all • Royalties will support the ongoing work of St George’s Crypt St George’s Crypt is a charity for homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds. Published to mark its 90th year, Entertaining Saints tells the story of the Crypt through the stories of those to whom it gives safety, shelter, sustenance and community. ‘All those who come to us have a story to tell,’ says the author and the Crypt’s chaplain Roger Quick, whose first encounter with the Crypt was as a client himself. ‘This book is an account of our encounters with them, and shares something of their stories. Every day, we meet some of the most damaged, hurting – and interesting – people, who often show great courage, humour and generosity. Every day is a fairly crazy mixture of laughter and tears.’ Entertaining Saints demonstrates the saving work of Christ in action, tells the story of a historic Christian institution, and is full of humanity in its truest form. Includes illustrations by Leeds artist Si Smith. Roger Quick first arrived at the Crypt forty years ago, too drunk to be let in. After he sobered up he became a volunteer. He worked afterwards as a musician in theatre, opera and dance. He wrote and presented a series of first-person narratives for radio entitled Talking Saints, which he broadcast regularly on Aled Jones’ Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2.
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