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Biography and Mission

Currently Reprinting C.T. Studd: Cricketer and Pioneer By Norman Grubb The biography of a remarkable man who established himself as one of the greatest cricketers of his time, and then became a missionary in China, India and Africa and founded the Worldwide Evangelisation Crusade. ISBN-13: 9780718830281

Calvin By Emanuel Stickelberger A vivid and authoritative biography of Calvin, explaining his central role in the Reformation era and clearing away many of the misconceptions and prejudices that surround him. ISBN-13: 9780718890018

Cranmer in Context By Peter Newman Brooks An introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Tudor martyr and creator of The Book of Common Prayer. Incorporates a wide range of extracts from his correspondence, controversies, treatises and prayers. ISBN-13: 9780718827908

Deviating Voices: Women and Orthodox Religious Tradition By S.W. Jackman Twelve lively and revealing biographical accounts of women - whether saints and reformers or seers and spiritualists - who spoke out against the mainstream teachings of the Church. ISBN-13: 9780718830243

Doctor of Souls: Leslie Dixon Weatherhead Hardback Editon By John C. Travell The full-length biography of the Methodist minister and author Leslie Dixon Weatherhead, exploring all aspects of his life and portraying in depth the historical, religious and theological context in which he wrote and preached. ISBN-13: 9780718829919

Doctor of Souls: Leslie Dixon Weatherhead Paperback Edition By John C. Travell The full-length biography of the Methodist minister and author Leslie Dixon Weatherhead, exploring all aspects of his life and portraying in depth the historical, religious and theological context in which he wrote and preached. ISBN-13: 9780718830045

Dunstan: Saint and Statesman By Douglas Dales A first major biography of the 10th century churchman who was Archbishop of Canterbury for twenty-eight years. Dunstan's achievements are set against the social and religious background of the day. ISBN-13: 9780718827045

A Handbook of Christian Theologians By Martin E. Marty & Dean G. Peerman A substantial handbook offering coherent and concise portraits of the major theologians of the past 200 years. ISBN-13: 9780718827939

New Title The Heart of Faith: Following Christ in the Church of England By Andrew Atherstone (editor) A thought provoking study exploring the nature of Anglican identity from the Middle Ages to the present day, through the lives of sixteen influential followers of the Church of England. ISBN-13: 9780718830724

Hostage Bound, Hostage Free By Ben Weir, Carol Weir & Dennis Benson The true account of Presbyterian minister Ben Weir's sixteen months spent in Lebanon as a hostage of Islamic Jihad, and of his wife's attempts to hasten his release. ISBN-13: 9780718826901

Japanese Jewels By Ron Heywood Seventeen short biographies of influential Japanese converts to Christianity, who became energetic and enthusiastic missionaries. ISBN-13: 9780718827847

John Venn and the Clapham Sect By Michael Murray Hennell The biography of one of the leaders of the Evangelical Movement at the start of the 19th century. ISBN-13: 9780718890254

Light to the Isles By Douglas Dales A major new study of the development of the early English Church from a theological perspective, shedding new light on the thoughts and deeds of the first Anglo-Saxon missionaries. For both the specialist and the general reader. ISBN-13: 9780718829650

Margery Kempe of Lynn and Medieval England By Margaret Gallyon An account of the life of the 15th century English mystic, Margery Kempe of Lynn in Norfolk, as seen against her religious, social and historical background. ISBN-13: 9780718891589

The Ministry of the Spirit: Selected Writings of Roland Allen By Roland Allen & David M. Paton (editor) A collection of extracts from the writings of the radical thinker on missionary work, whose ideas have proved hugely influential for the modern approach to mission. ISBN-13: 9780718891732

Missionary Methods: St Paul's or Ours? By Roland Allen First published in 1912, this authoritative work comparing 20th Century missionary methods with those of St Paul, remains highly relevant to present day missionary work. ISBN-13: 9780718891688

The Missionary Nature of the Church: A Survey of the Biblical Theology of Mission By Johannes Blauw An account of the Biblical foundation and motivation for mission, based on modern theological research. ISBN-13: 9780718890933

Missionary Principles By Roland Allen A classic critique of conventional missionary principles that remains highly relevant for all those involved, or who wish to become involved, in modern-day missionary work. ISBN-13: 9780718891701

Rees Howells: Intercessor By Norman Grubb Told with simplicity, humanity and humour, this is the best-selling biography of the great Welsh preacher and founder of the Bible College of Wales. ISBN-13: 9780718830274

Reform of the Ministry: A Study in the Work of Roland Allen By Roland Allen & David M. Paton A collection of essays by and about the missionary Roland Allen, focusing on his radical critique of the ministry and the inherited Church policy that surrounds it. ISBN-13: 9780718891039

The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church By Roland Allen Although first published in 1927, this challenging study still dares today's reader to re-assess common and erroneous assumptions about the relation between churches and missions. ISBN-13: 9780718891718

The Stars and the Stillness: A Portrait of George MacDonald By Kathy Triggs A biography of the Victorian novelist and Christian thinker George MacDonald, drawing out his religious journey, his development as a writer, and his family life and social milieu. ISBN-13: 9780718826253

Sundar Singh By A.J. Appasamy A classic account of the life and teaching of Sundar Singh, the high-caste Sikh who converted to Christianity. ISBN-13: 9780718890155

Twelve Miles From a Lemon: Selected Writings and Sayings of and about Sydney Smith By Norman Taylor & Alan Hankinson A stimulating and enticing selection of the writings and witticisms of the early 19th century liberal cleric and founder of 'The Edinburgh Review', arranged thematically along with biographical extracts written by his daughter. ISBN-13: 9780718829513

Upon This Rock: The Sacrifices of a Japanese Nurse for a Young Church By Eric Gosden The moving true story of Sumi San, a Japanese nurse who converted to Christianity and helped to establish a mission for a small rural community. ISBN-13: 9780718826840