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Part 1 provides general orientation. Part 2 explores the religious and philosophical background. Part 3 contains a more detailed discussion of Gnosticism and Gnostics. Part 4 examines the relationship between 'Catholic' Christianity and Gnosticism.

It is widely recognized by NT scholars that many of the sayings and actions attributed to Jesus in the Gospels do not go back to him. This book provides criteria for distinguishing the authentic material and shows that it cannot support traditional...

A remarkable group of theologians come together to reflect on the impact of political, economic and social changes over the last thirty years on their lives and theologies.

Mission is a problematical term with many unfortunate connotations. This book explores the process of evangelization from its beginning in the ancient world through to the last half-century.

Since the beginnings of Christianity, veneration of the Virgin Mary has played a fundamental rôle in the confession of the Christian faith. This fully illustrated book explores Marian devotion and its significance.

A popular, questioning book, confident that we cannot lose God if we seek truth. Touches on all the main areas of Christian belief: God and creation, revelation, the Bible, the person of Jesus and traditional doctrine.

These contributors bear impressive witness that in many religions and cultures a greater awareness of the need for a global ethic is steadily growing.

The artist who originally wanted to become a preacher like his father. This book argues that although when he realised his vocation was to become a painter he broke with institutional Christianity, he continued to be an evangelist in his distinctive...

Christian faith presented with brilliant clarity and deep understanding, for the widest possible audience.

A uniquely fascinating and memorable introduction to Paul's correspondence with the church at Corinth, which includes a highy plausible reconstruction of the other side of the conversation.