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Daily Life in the Early Church:

Studies in the Church Social History of the First Five Centuries

By John Gordon Davies

Applying the methods of social history to the early Church, this book illuminates the lives of the first believers through composite biographical portraits.

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Dance and the Christian Faith:

A Form of Knowing

By Martin Blogg

An exploration of how dance can be a form of religious expression in the Christian church, written by a professional dance educator.

Death

By John Prickett (editor)

A useful resource for teachers to discuss the approaches of the major world religions to death and dying.

Series: Living Faiths

The Decorative Designs of C.F.A. Voysey:

New Revised Edition: From the Drawings Collection of the Royal Institute of British Architects

By Stuart Durant

An exploration of the textile designs of Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, the 'Arts and Crafts' architect and designer.

The Destruction of Sodom:

A Scientific Commentary

By Graham Harris

An exploration of the scientific background to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, ranging from geological processes to the economy of the Dead Sea region.

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Deviating Voices:

Women and Orthodox Religious Tradition

By S.W. Jackman

Twelve lively and revealing biographical accounts of women – saints, reformers, seers and spiritualists – who challenged the mainstream teachings of the Church.

The Dictionary of British Women Artists

By Sara Gray

An extensively illustrated and detailed biographical dictionary, providing an invaluable source of information on the contribution of female British artists.

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Dictionary of Christian Art

By Diane Apostolos-Cappadona

A comprehensive reference of over 1000 entries, from Aaron to Zucchetto, explaining the major symbols and subjects from 2000 years of Christian art.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Arnold Köster:

Two Distinct Voices in the Midst of Germany's Third Reich Turmoil

By Paul Spanring

A study of two figures in the Christian opposition to Nazism, one famous, one obscure, and the theological traditions that shaped their responses to tyranny.

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Dimensions of Faith:

Understanding Faith through the Lens of Science and Religion

By Steve Donaldson

An examination of faith as a universal facet of human belief systems, showing how our cognitive limitations make faith not the enemy of reason but its partner.

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Dissent or Conform?:

War, Peace and the English Churches 1900–1945

By Alan Wilkinson

A study of how the English churches approached the problems of dissent, conformity and pacifism during the period of the two world wars.

The Divine Drama:

The Old Testament as Literature

By John Dancy

The restoration of the literature of the Old Testament to a general readership, combining insightful commentary with extracts of artistic and dramatic interest.

The Divine Imperative:

A Study in Christian Ethics

By Emil Brunner

A classic work of moral theology, arguing that the conflict between absolutism and relativism is resolved through understanding God's relationship with mankind.