Books on religious biography, including the lives of leading church figures, theologians, mystics and missionaries.
A revealing new biography of the controversial 86th Bishop of Durham, Herbert Hensley Henson, showing his importance in the church and public life.
The account of the Presbyterian minister Ben Weir's 16 months spent in Lebanon as a hostage of Islamic Jihad, and of his wife's efforts to hasten his release.
An in-depth examination of the one of the rare female Biblical voices, the prophet Huldah, showing her to be a far more significant figure than often realised.
A re-examination of the Pocahontas story, probing self-serving myths to reveal a complex tale that sheds light on the interplay between mission and culture.
The classic biography of the Scottish Reformer and father of Scottish Presbyterianism, showing the complexities of the man and his role in the Reformation.
The biography of one of the leaders of the Evangelical Movement at the start of the 19th century.
A biographical study of the Victorian church artist Charles Eamer Kempe and his considerable influence on church decoration worldwide.
An insightful biography of the Roman Catholic priest, scholar and traveller Adrian Fortescue, showing the breadth of his interests and achievements.
An inspiring and informative study of the role of the churches in the liberation struggle in southern Africa, and their links with Eduardo Mondlane.