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, includingGoodbye 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.

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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 .

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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. He wrote a regular column for the Probate Section of the Law Society Journal. After ordination, he served in parishes in Leeds, and then was for seven years chaplain to Strathallan School in Perthshire. Since 2013 he has been chaplain to St George’s Crypt. Location: Leeds. Online/Social Media: www.stgeorgescrypt.org.uk . Marketing/PR

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So What’s the Story? Under One Roof A resource book for Christian reflection The Story of a Christian Community and practice Roger Sawtell Barbara Glasson and Clive Marsh RIGHTS: World RIGHTS: World 978-0-232-53173-2 978-0-232-53406-1 Paperback (198 x 126mm) Paperback (198 x 126mm) £8.99 £9.99, 160pp 160pp HRCV: Christian life and practice. HRCV9: Personal Christian testimony and popular inspirational works

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] The Glorious Journey SEPT 2020 A reflection book based on The Two Popes Liam Kelly 978-0-232-53493-1, Paperback (178x110 mm), £6.99, 128pp HRCG7: Bible Studies for individual or small group study. RIGHTS: World.

• Follows the style of the popular film-based DLT Lent courses, but may be used at any time of year

• Based on the critically-acclaimed film The Two Popes, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce

• Places the words and thoughts of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI in the context of the Bible and Gospel passages

• Suggests film clips, Bible readings, prayers and questions for study/discussion

A study course based on the acclaimed film The Two Popes starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, suitable for studying at any time of year including Advent and Lent. Using clips from the movie, Bible readings, discussion starters, questions, and prayers, readers will be encouraged to explore six themes: Called on a Journey, Listening, Change and Compromise, Mercy and Forgiveness, Loneliness, and Love.

Liam Kelly is Abbot’s Executive Officer, Company Secretary and Clerk to the Trusts of Ampleforth Abbey, author of Sacraments Revisited and editor of Seven Last Words by the late Cardinal Basil Hume. Location: Ampleforth, North Yorkshire. Online/Social Media: n/a.

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To Live Again Humbug and Happiness An Advent Journey using the Christmas An Advent study with the classic movie A Classic, It’s a Wonderful Life Christmas Carol (Scrooge) Sheila Jacobs Sheila Jacobs 978-0-232-53329-3 978-0-232-53410-8 Paperback (178 x 110mm) Paperback (178 x 110mm) £6.99 £6.99 112pp 112pp HRCS; Christian Spirituality & HRCS; Christian Spirituality & Religious Experience Religious Experience

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] God is Green SEPT 2020 ‘A landmark book ... should be the stuff of Christianity and the Environment conversation in every congregation.’ Ian Bradley From the Foreword by John Bell 978-0-232-53470-2, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 144pp HRCX6: Christian social thought and activity. RIGHTS: World.

• A classic text demonstrating environmental concern should be at the heart of Christian belief and practice

• Climate change and environmental action are the most important issues of our age

• Essential reading for all Christians looking for faith-based understanding of how we should respond

God is Green examines what the Bible has to say about humanity’s relationship with and responsibility for the environment, and how Church traditions over the centuries have interpreted this. He argues that Christianity at its essence is a ‘green faith’ which has been distorted over the years. First published in 1990, this new edition of the book is revised for the contemporary state of our climate, and includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide for individuals and small groups.

Dr Ian Bradley is Emeritus Professor of Cultural and Spiritual History at the Uni- versity of St Andrews. Location: St Andrews, Scotland. Online/Social Media: n/a.

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Following the Celtic Way Bible and Ecology A New Assessment of Celtic Christianity Rediscovering the Community of Ian Bradley Creation RIGHTS: World Richard Bauckham 978-0-232-53341-5 RIGHTS: World Paperback (216 x 135mm) 978-0-232-52791-9 £12.99 Paperback (216 x 135mm) 192pp £14.99 HRCS: Christian spirituality and 240pp religious experience HRCM: Christian theology

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] The Box of Delights OCT 2020 A visual celebration of of John Masefield’s Christmas classic Phlip W. Errington 978-0-232-53487-0, Paperback (246x189 mm), £20.00, 128pp DSRC: Literary companions, book reviews and guides. RIGHTS: World.

• Packed with lavish and historically-fascinating photos and illustrations

• A unique, unmissable celebration of The Box of Delights for the many fans of this classic Christmas tale

• ‘Tells the little-known story of John Masefield, and the fascinating publishing, TV and stage histories of The Box of Delights

• Foreword by award-winning children’s author Piers Torday

John Masefield’s fantasy novel The Box of Delights is an enduring Christmas classic. It has a unique place in children’s literature and continues to inspire and engage modern readers with its timeless adventure of ancient magic, good vanquishing evil, and Christmas miracles. For many, watching the 1984 BBC TV adaptation is a Christmas tradition and ‘The Box of Delights Appreciation Society’ has over 1,800 members on Facebook! This visual celebration of The Box of Delights is written by a world expert on the text and showcases fascinating illustrations, photographs, letters, manuscripts and designs from Masefield’s life and across all of the story’s many manifestations – through the different editions of the book (whose illustrators included Quentin Blake), and adaptations on television, radio and stage. With a foreword by award-winning children’s author Piers Torday.

Philip W. Errington is widely acknowledged as the world expert on John Masefield. He has edited The Box of Delightsfor editions published by Egmont, New York Review of Books and the Folio Society. He is a research associate of the Department of English, University College London, a director and senior specialist within the department of printed books and manuscripts at Sotheby’s, and archivist of The John Masefield Society. Location: London. Online/Social Media: n/a.

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The Secret Christmas Victorian Worthies An Anthology of the Deeper Meanings Vanity Fair’s Leaders of Church and of Christmas State Terence Handley MacMath Malcolm Johnson RIGHTS: World RIGHTS: World 978-0-232-53323-0 978-0-232-53110-7 Hardback (198 x 126mm) Hardback (198 x 126mm) £12.99 £14.99 160pp 128pp WZG: Gift books. WHX: Humour collections and anthologies. ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] The Gospel of Eve OCT 2020

Rachel Mann 978-0-232-53460-3, Hardback w/ jacket (240x162 mm), £20.00, 320pp FF (Crime and mystery). RIGHTS: World.

• Brilliantly dark and seductive debut novel, calling to mind Donna Tartt and Susan Howatch

• Explores some of the historic church’s most taboo spiritual practices, and the deepest secrets of its ancient manuscripts

• Every priest and ordinand will want a copy … hidden under their pillow

Littlemore College is in a picturesque village just outside Oxford. Its calm surroundings have seen generations of aspirant priests pray and train. As far the outside world is concerned, human passions are restrained by devotion to a higher calling. But this is the 1990s and women are training for priesthood for the very first time and passions are running high and at Littlemore College’s enclosed and febrile heart a small group of brilliant young ordinands, the favoured students of the charismatic and controversial Medievalist, Professor Albertus Loewe are asking themselves some very dangerous questions indeed.

When Catherine Bolton arrives with her freshly-minted doctorate on Chaucer and the Church, Dr Loewe and his secretive group of students represents an irresistible challenge to her and her new friend Evie Kirkland. But just as Evie is not quite the friend she seems to be, so too the medieval passions of Dr Loewe’s group are more far reaching and intense than she could ever have imagined.

Rachel Mann is an Anglican Priest, poet, writer and broadcaster based in South Manchester. Her previous books include Fierce Imaginings, which was shortlisted for the 2019 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing, the bestselling Lent course From Now On, and her memoir Dazzling Darkness. Location: Manchester. Online/Social Media: www.rachelmann.co.uk. Twitter: @RevRachelMann (8194 followers).

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A Vicar, Crucified A Psychiatrist, Screams The Abbot Peter Mysteries The Abbot Peter Mysteries Simon Parke Simon Parke RIGHTS: World. RIGHTS: World. 978-0232-52997-5 978-0232-53020-9 Paperback Paperback £7.99 £7.99 288pp 320pp FF: Crime and mystery. FF: Crime and mystery.

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Still Standing NOV 2020 A Lent course based on the Elton John movie Rocketman Rachel Mann 978-0-232-53491-7, Paperback (178x110 mm), £6.99, 128pp HRCG7: Bible Studies for individual or small group study. RIGHTS: World. • The new DLT Lent course by the author of the bestselling From Now On • Based on the Oscar-, BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated Elton John biopic Rocketman • ‘Uses the moving story of Elton’s difficult path to success to help us focus on Gospel truths and the Easter resurrection of Jesus

Still Standing continues the tradition of DLT’s popular movie-based Lent course series for small groups. Rachel Mann, author of the bestselling course From Now On (The Greatest Showman) has written this stunning new course based on the Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated Elton John biopic Rocketman. In five weekly sessions, she uses clips from the film, Bible passages and discussion-starters to help us relate the movie to the scriptures and the Gospel.

Session One: ‘I Want Love’ - using clips from Elton’s ‘present’ and ‘childhood’, this session looks at how we become who we are and who we feel called to be. (Jesus’ childhood; Temptations in the Desert; David facing down Goliath.)

Session Two: ‘Border Songs’ - concentrating on Elton’s friendships with Bernie Taupin, soul performers, as well as his manager John Reid, this session looks at how ‘relationship’ can build us up and break-us down; how does friendship and betrayal Rachel Mann a parish priest, writer, speaker shape our identities? (Jesus’ closest relationships; Jesus and Judas; Saul and David; and broadcaster, with a particular interest in Jonathan and David.) the relationship between popular culture and faith. Author of a number of popular books, Session Three: ‘Into Orbit’ - examining what success and failure can mean, looking she was formerly Poet-In-Residence at Man- at Elton’s burgeoning success and the shadows emerging underneath. (Jesus’ greatest chester Cathedral. Her books include Fierce successes - feeding of the five thousand, triumphant entry into Jerusalem - and the Imaginings, the Lent course From Now On, problems this success generates for those jealous of him or fearful about what his and the novel The Gospel of Eve. ’success’ means.) Location: Manchester. Online/Social Media: www.rachelmann.co.uk. Session Four: ‘When Hearts Break …’ - on what happens when our relationships Twitter: @RevRachelMann (8494 followers). and dreams go awry, looking at the disagreements between Elton and Bernie and Marketing/PR Elton’s marriage to Renate. Why can it be so difficult to say sorry? (Jesus and Peter; Moses inability to take responsibility for killing an Egyptian; Book of Philemon.) • Reviews/features in Christian newspapers/mags/journals Session Five: ’Still Standing’ - looking at Elton’s breakdown and comeback, this • Author interviews on Christian radio looks at the dynamics of ‘death’ and ‘resurrection’ in everyone’s lives. Do we ever • Social media support campaign using make comebacks? What does resurrection look like in our lives? (Jesus’ death and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and the resurrection - who is there for him?; Moses running away but leading his people.) DLT blog to promote extracts Related Backlist Titles

From Now On Where The Lost Things Go A Lent Course on Hope and A Lent course based on Mary Poppins Redemption in the Greatest Showman Returns Rachel Mann Lucy Berry RIGHTS: World. RIGHTS: World 978-0-232-53392-7 978-0-232-53440-5 Paperback (178 x 110mm) Paperback (178 x 110mm) £6.99 £6.99 128pp 128pp HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). small group study). ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] The Sunday Gospels for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter

The Sunday Gospels for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter NOV 2020 All the Sunday Mass Gospel readings for years A, B and C from the Revised New Jerusalem Bible, with reflections for personal reading. Fr Adrian Graffy 978-0-232-53476-4, Paperback (178x110 mm), £9.99, 112pp HRCL: Christian liturgy, prayerbooks and hymnals RIGHTS: World ex US/CAN.

• The perfect companion to Sunday Mass, to prompt further reflection on the readings heard at church

• The first presentation of all the Sunday Gospels for this season from the Revised New Jerusalem Bible

• The RNJB updates the Jerusalem Bible for the 21st Century, retaining its richness of tone and familiar rhythm This attractive little book contains all the Gospel readings from the Sunday Masses of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, for the three-year cycle of the Catholic liturgy, using the text of the RNJB (Revised New Jerusalem Bible). Carefully laid out for devotional reading, each Sunday’s scripture is followed by a short commentary and questions for reflection. The book is a companion to The Sunday Gospels for Ordinary Time. The Sunday Gospels for Ordinary Time

The Sunday Gospels for Ordinary Time JAN 2021 All the Sunday Mass Gospel readings for years A, B and C from the Revised New Jerusalem Bible, with reflections for personal reading. Fr Adrian Graffy 978-0-232-53478-8, Paperback (178x110 mm), £9.99, 112pp HRCL: Christian liturgy, prayerbooks and hymnals RIGHTS: World ex US/CAN.

• The perfect companion to Sunday Mass, to prompt further reflection on the readings heard at church

• The first presentation of all the Sunday Gospels for this season from the Revised New Jerusalem Bible

• The RNJB updates the Jerusalem Bible for the 21st Century, retaining its richness of tone and familiar rhythm This attractive little book contains all the Gospel readings from the Sunday Masses of Ordinary Time, for the three-year cycle of the Catholic liturgy, using the text of the RNJB (Revised New Jerusalem Bible). Carefully laid out for devotional reading, each Sunday’s scripture is followed by a short commentary and questions for reflection. The book is a companion to The Sunday Gospels for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Fr Adrian Graffy is a biblical scholar and a member of Pontifical Biblical Commission, and parish priest of Gidea Park in the diocese of Brentwood.

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Encounters NOV 2020 Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future Rachel Treweek 978-0-232-53466-5, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 144pp HRCV9 (Personal Christian testimony and popular inspirational works). RIGHTS: World.

• First book by the first woman bishop in the Church of England

• Autobiographical elements give fascinating insight to the background and particular challenges she has faced

• Perfect for devotional reading, perhaps as part of a daily quiet time

In the first book by the first woman to be appointed a diocesan bishop in the Church of England, Bishop Rachel Treweek reflects on significant encounters between Jesus and those he met in the Gospels, relating each scripture to key encounters in her own life story and encouraging readers to explore its relevance to their own life. Each reflection ends in a prayer, making the book ideal for daily reading, perhaps as part of a quiet time.

Rachel Treweek is a bishop, Lord Spiritual and former speech and language therapist. Since June 2015, she has been Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. From 2011 until 2015, she was the Archdeacon of Hackney in the Diocese of London. Online/Social Media: Twitter - @BishGloucester (6346 followers). Location: Gloucester, UK.

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Jesus Feminist The Table God’s Radical Notion That Women Are Knowing Jesus: Prayer, Friendship, People Too Justice Sarah Bessey Paul Bayes RIGHTS: UK & Ireland. RIGHTS: World. 978-0232-53073-5 978-0-232-53372-9 Paperback Paperback (216 x 135mm) £10.99 £12.99 240pp 168pp HRCV; Christian Life & Practice HRCV; Christian Life & Practice

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Alongside JAN 2021 Reflections on Jesus’ Struggles and How He Meets Us in Our Struggles Henry Martin 978-0-232-53464-1, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 240pp HRCR1 (Christian prayer). RIGHTS: World.

• Everyone faces struggles - here is guidance from the examples of Jesus in the Bible

• Daily reflection on short Gospel passages makes this an excellent devotional resource

• Very suitable for daily Lenten or Advent reading, but specially structured to also be useful at any time of year

• Follow-up to Henry Martin’s acclaimed Lent book Eavesdropping

‘The real Jesus’ life was by no means struggle-free. If like him, we trace our spiritual ancestry back to Jacob, we should not expect exemption from struggles in our lives. They are integral to our learning, thriving, believing and living.’ This fascinating book of short reflections on Gospel accounts of Jesus facing struggles in life, each followed by a prayer, then grouped questions to consider, makes for valuable reading – at Lent, Advent, or any time of year. Chapters are themed by Jesus’ struggles with his family, with his friends, with religious people and structures, with the crowds as the Kingdom dawned, and with his destiny. There are also chapters on things that trouble us but with which Jesus did not struggle.

Henry Martin is an artist, writer and ordained Anglican minister. His first book was the acclaimed Eavesdropping, and he has also illustrated Brian Sibley’s book Joseph and the Three Gifts. He has worked in ministry in Dagenham, Salford and most recently for seven years as the Managing Chaplain at HMP Manchester (Strangeways). Online/Social Media: n/a. Location: Manchester.

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Eavesdropping Joseph and the Three Gifts Learning to pray from those who talked An Angel’s Story to Jesus Brian Sibley Henry Martin RIGHTS: World. RIGHTS: World. 978-0-232-53416-0 978-0232-53389-7 Hardback (178 x 110mm) Paperback £9.99 £12.99 112pp 240pp FW: Religious and spitiual fiction. HRCR1: Christian prayer.

ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Ineffable Love JANUARY 2021 Set in 2018, Good Omens is a six part Exploring God’s purposes in TV’s Good Omens Amazon/BBC series that follows the Alex Booer and Emma Hinds demon Crowley (David Tennant) and the 978-0-232-53454-2, Paperback (198x126 mm), £9.99, 128pp angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), HRCG7 Bible studies: for individual or small group study longtime friends who, being accustomed RIGHTS: World. to life on Earth, seek to prevent the coming of the Antichrist and with it Armageddon, the final battle between • Good Omens received many accolades when broadcast on Amazon in spring 2019 and will be on BBC2 in late 2019. The book (1990) has sold Heaven and Hell. over 5 million copies worldwide

• Fantastic way to study Christian themes for young adult readers and fans of fantasy TV

• Builds on success of DLT’s film-based Lent courses

• Commendation by Rachel Mann (author of From Now On)

A five-week Bible study guide that uses scenes, themes and ideas from the TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, to explore Christian themes of sacrifice, birth and rebirth, Good and Evil, justice, love and salvation. With suggested clips from the show to watch, biblical commentaries, questions for reflection, prayers and activities, the book is intended for individual use but is adaptable for use in small group study.

Alex Booer and Emma Hinds are both writers and members of Anglican churches in Manchester. Alex is an engineering geologist for the construction industry. Emma is a playwright and novelist and works in health education, advocacy and support for children and young people. Online/Social Media: @alexbooer / @EmmaJaneHinds. Location: Manchester.

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More TV Vicar? From Now On Christians on the Telly: The Good, the Bad A Lent Course on Hope and and the Quirky Redemption in the Greatest Showman Bryony Taylor Rachel Mann RIGHTS: World. RIGHTS: World. 978-0-232-53170-1 Paperback (198x126 mm) 978-0-232-53392-7 £9.99 Paperback (178 x 110mm) 160pp £6.99 HRCV: Christian life and practice; JFDT: 128pp TV and Society. HRCG7 (Bible Study for individuals or small group study). ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] A Great Place to Grow Old SEPT 2020 A Practical Guide to Ministry Among Seniors for Churches Tina English 978-0-232-53458-0, Paperback (216x135 mm), £12.99, 176pp HRCX4 (Christian ministy and organisations). RIGHTS: World.

• All churches are within or close to a community with older people in it - this book is essential reading for all

• A brilliant resource, packed with practical suggestions and advice, plus many true life stories

• Embracing Age is building connections with many major Christian networksm including HTB, Cinnamon Network, New Horizons and CRE

We live in an era of an ageing population and the church is ageing faster than the world around us. We have established youth and children’s ministries with a myriad of resources, but very little when it comes to senior’s ministry. Zechariah 8:4-5 tells us that the church should be a great place to grow old in, as well as a great place to grow up. This book aims to equip and resource churches to achieve precisely this aim.

A Great Place to Grow Old is packed with inspiring stories of lives impacted by successful ministry among seniors, practical advice and guidance for churches both with and without premises for hosting work with seniors, and teaching with an underlying biblical foundation of what it means to be human, and God’s heart for people of all ages.

Tina English is the founder and director of Embracing Age. She trained as a nurse and specialised in the care of the elderly. Following a career break to raise three children she worked in the third sector for local charities supporting older people, setting up projects for the lonely and isolated. Location: Twickenham, London. Online/Social Media: www.embracingage.org.uk; Twitter: @embracingage .

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ORDERS: Norwich Books and Music, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR Tel: 01603 785 925 Fax: 01603 785915 E-mail: [email protected] Grace is Not Faceless FEB 2021 Reflections on Mary Ann Loades 978-0-232-53420-7, Paperback (228x155 mm), £16.99, 176pp HRCM (Christian Theology). RIGHTS: World.

• Presents the writings on Mary of the world’s most significant Anglican feminist theologian

• Includes all new material

Grace is Not Faceless traces the trajectories of Ann Loades’ distinctive contribution to Anglican marian theology—for example, her emphasis on Mary in art, her attention to the iconology of the Rabullah Gospels, and the key she finds to approaching the mother of Jesus in Cornelius Ernst, OP’s turn of phrase, “grace is not faceless.” The book also adds new material by Ann herself, as well as responses to her marian work. Introductory material further helps make accessible this important Anglican theologian’s marian theology for the wide audience it deserves.

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Ann Loades is Emerita Professor of Divinity at Durham University, and Honorary Professor at St. Andrew’s University, both UK. She was the first woman (and only second ever person) to be awarded a CBE for “services to theology,” the first female President of the Society for the Study of Theology, the first woman to be given a personal chair at Durham, and the first woman to take a seat in the Chapter (governing body) of Durham Cathedral. Online/Social Media: n/a. Location: Durham, UK /Melbourne, Australia.

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All of Life FEB 2021 A course exploring real life and real faith inspired by Call the Midwife Bryony Taylor, Rebecca Tobin and David Twomey • New series of small-group courses to help 978-0-232-53446-7 Paperback (178x110 mm), £6.99, 128pp churches engage people in Bible study and HRCG7: Bible Studies for individual or small group study. theological reflection on moral and ethical RIGHTS: World. themes. God on TV is a new series of small-group courses to help churches engage people in Bible study and theological reflection on moral and ethical themes. Each book uses some of the themes raised by a popular television series as a springboard for group discussion, prayer and Lectio Divina Bible reading. It is not essential for group members to have seen the television programme, but it will provide useful food for thought for those that have.

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Contributors include George Guiver (priest and member of the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield), Katie Tupling (priest and campaigner for full inclusion of disabled people in the church), Chine McDonald (PR lead for Christian Aid, Thought for the Day broadcaster),Claire Jones (deacon in the Church of England) and Frances Wilson (former nun, now a priest and Director of Ordinands for Lichfield Diocese). Adapted by Heidi Thomas from the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth,Call the Midwife is a moving, funny, colorful look at midwifery and family in 1950s East End London. It follows newly qualified midwife Jenny, who joins an eccentric, lovable community of nuns who are nurses at Nonnatus House. Jenny is surprised to find herself at a convent - she thought she was being sent to a small private hospital - and is initially daunted by her surroundings, most notably the formidable Sister Evangelina and the unconventional Sister Monica Joan. But Jenny gradually begins to find her way and develops incredible friendships among the nurses, as they are drawn into the lives and homes of the women and families they treat.

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Contributors include Gemma Sampson (priest and activist in the fight against modern slavery with the Clewer Initiative and Hope for Justice), Chine McDonald (PR lead for Christian Aid, Thought for the Daybroadcaster), Juliet Stephenson (priest and Director of the Good Funeral Company), Rachel Mann (priest and author of From Now On and Fierce Imaginings), Bex Lewis (writer and commentator on technology and its inter- face with faith and life) and Chris Howson (priest, campaigner and author A Just Church). Humans is a sci-fi drama series written by based on the Swedish award-winning drama `Real Humans’. The story is set in a parallel universe where technology is highly advanced and lifelike humanoids called Synths are the must-have machines for any household. Joe Hawkins decides to buy a Synth to help out at home, but his wife, Laura, feels uncomfortable around the humanoid. Elsewhere a widower tries to fix his malfunctioning Synth, Odi, who holds some precious memories of his late wife. The all-star cast includes William Hurt, Katherine Parkinson, Colin Morgan, Rebecca Front and Gemma Chan.

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• Hugely important work of theology on the significance of Creation and the Sabbath, by much-respected retired bishop

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• ‘Utterly brilliant: refreshing, original, insightful, funny, disturbing.’ David Wilbourne

The story of Creation is all about liberation. So many theologians seem to have overlooked that the Creation story leads up to and climaxes in the Sabbath on the Seventh Day. That is the point of it all, and Sabbath, writes Bishop John Dudley Davies, is about the establishment of a community of freedom, the sharing of resources, and the overcoming of exclusion – purposes all affirmed in the ministry and priorities of Jesus. A doctrine of Creation which fails to address these concerns is not the doctrine to which our faith testifies. This book, says Bishop David Wilbourne, ‘is utterly brilliant: refreshing, original, insightful, funny, disturbing. Rather than being yet another book, it came across as the book, addressing our condition/s and providing light in some very dark tunnels.’

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