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Twickenham is chiefly known today as the home of rugby, but its heyday could be said to be in the eighteenth century when first Alexander Pope and then Horace Walpole made it their home and extolled its Arcadian setting.Captain Gray, a naval officer, acquired plots of land close to the river in Twickenham in 1718 on which he built two rows of houses, Sion Row and Montpelier Row, which survive to this day and are much admired.This book tells the story of Sion Row, which was built for Gray by a remarkable local craftsman, Edward Reeves, who had ambition to become an architect. It explains the features of the houses and how they were built. It then follows them through to the present day showing how they were used and what modifications have been made to them and, not least, how they survived.In parallel we learn of the owners and the residents, many of whom have fascinating stories to tell. They are immensely diverse, some international, some purely local, some disreputable, others pillars of respectability.Their lives are put in the context of changes in Twickenham as it evolved from out of town retreat to prosperous commuter suburb. In telling the story of these houses and people, a remarkable social history is revealed.

The contemporary Church has much to learn from monastic communities-things it has lost and needs to rediscover, including community, mutual submission, the benefits to be gained from a repertoire of physical and other practices, the fundamental importance of a sense of the Church and the living Christian tradition, and of the Eucharist and daily prayer. Much else is revealed, as George Guiver leads his readers through a detailed repertoire of monastic life, and they will be surprised to discover how much of it belongs to all Christians.All Christians are Monks looks at difficulties of believing and praying in the highly secular context of today, with an urge to be real, rather than fudging things. All of this can and does lead to a greater confidence in the Christian enterprise, and to our greater flourishing as persons. Examples from contemporary church life illustrate ways in which we can allow the gospel to be distorted by secular values, while at the same time we fail to make sufficient use of the gifts of our modern secular society.

Alongside twelve verbal snapshots of Anthony Trollope's Archdeacon Grantly and his fellow Barchester clergy, this book places twelve equally fictious modern counterparts. Human nature never changes. A fascinating and gripping read.

A book for all who want to respond to Jesus' challenge to "Go and make disciples".

This book explores a Christian view of Jesus of Nazareth that responds to critical demands from numerous perspectives, encompassing Jesus of History research, differing cultural contexts, feminism, and post-colonialism.

An accessible introduction to the life and thought of Hastings Rashdall, one of the most prominent figures in the Church of England of his day. This book makes the case for his continuing influence and relevance.

How can Christians believe in an all-powerful and loving God when there is so much suffering and evil in the world? Good God sets out to answer this question.

This collection of the writings of Daniel O'Connor, edited and introduced by David Jasper, is a treasure trove for all interested in the Church in India in the twentieth century.

The first-ever biography of Edward Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York from 1807 to 1847, and the last aristocrat to hold the office.

The first ever description of the life and work of Thomas Henry Lyon (1869-1953), an important but neglected twentieth-century architect.

Discover the dramatic and eventful pilgrimage of a medieval women - Bridget of Sweden - from Rome to Jerusalem in 1371-73.

The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This book listens to that voice and relates the Psalms contemporary experience.

The life of Mamerto Gueritz, an Anglo-Catholic priest in the West Country during the ritualist controversy of the late nineteenth century.

Helen Warwick explores the ancient, hidden way of Wisdom through psychological, theological and ecological groundings, bringing forth this intuitive, healing presence and her transformational movement connecting to community and all creation.

There is no chance of humankind surviving and flourishing unless we come together as a global community of communities. This book puts forward the unique contribution of Christian faith to the potentially terminal challenges currently facing our world.

In a series of biographical portraits Paul Severn tells the story of the seven diocesan and one auxiliary bishop in the Roman Catholic diocese of Lancaster.

An excursion into the ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage from the perspective of loss and bereavement. Jill Baker encourages others to step into the pilgrim spirit and discover more about the big, wild God who constantly calls us to follow.

A comparison of contemporary church planting in the Anglo-Catholic tradition with how Victorian Anglo-Catholics started new churches.

A vibrant collection showcasing the of the best of "Worship Live" and the writers and musicians whose work was first published in it.

A gripping family saga set in Northumberland, Whitby and London in the years 1745-90. The novel brings to life the early industrial history of North East England in the Age of Sail.

A helpful summary of the Bible's teaching on how we should pray, exploring the practice of prayer with freshness and originality, and shedding new light on both familiar and less-well-known biblical texts.

A short accessible guide to the Gospel of John for individuals and groups. This last in a series of four books on the identifies the fourth Gospel as the Gospel of the Trinity and helps readers explore the unique characteristics of St John.

This collection of sermons by Peter Atkinson, Dean of Worcester, honours the highly distinguished ministry of this renowned preacher on the occasion of his retirement.

David O. Brown demonstrates how it is possible to embrace deism, without that leading to those problems deism presents to the Christian, namely, the denial of providence, and rejection of the incarnation.

The Church is political because it tells a radically different story from the dominant political norms of our day. Through a study of the Church's liturgy, this book seeks to build confidence in the Church's mission that is not dull or out of touch but fresh, relevant, exciting, and contemporary.

A selection of sermons following the structure of the Eucharist as the framework for Christian life, thought and prayer.

iJesus explores the relationship between the culture of God as Trinity in relation to our highly complex digital cultures and reflects on how followers and disciples of Jesus Christ can live in a world shaped by digital communication, connectivity and artificial intelligence.

An invaluable resource for anyone who regularly prepares prayers for public worship, guiding intercessors around the globe and helping them find the words to pray for the wider world.