Borg and Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson’s blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of events during the week leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion. They set out to tell and explain, against the background of Jewish high-priestly collaboration with Roman imperial control, the last week of Jesus’s life on earth as given in the gospel according to Mark.

The contributors examine a range of contentious issues where law adjudicates the contested boundary between an allegedly secular society and public religion.

An exploration of issues in the emerging field of science and religion which are of common interest to different religions, including the care of the earth and the creation of a sustainable global community.

The road of our lives takes many twists and turns. There are mountain tops of joy and celebration, and also valleys of failure and despair. Liz Babbs uses reflective text, quotation, beautiful landscape photography and music from Simeon Wood to invite us to reflect more deeply on our life’s journey.

Mothers, Fathers, plumbers, nurses, students — we’re all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Full of practical, accessible guidance.

A six-session course that opens up some of the riches of the Christian tradition to enable a deeper and healthier spirituality.

Ideal for ministers and other experienced study group leaders.

An illustrated tool kit —a book and "how to" DVD, that explains new and imaginative ways to use altar design to help people more fully worship God. Integrate altar design with worship themes using these unique and inspiring altar receipes.

(Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.)

Creative, multifaceted sermons can happen without extensive technology, money, or staff. Sermon Seeds stirs creative juices by providing ideas that can easily be adapted for use in a variety of settings. Includes DVD of 3 sample sermons by the author.

Updated edition in a reader-friendly format with colourful photos and artwork; detailed maps, diagrams, and charts; Bible review sections at the end of each chapter; Scripture and topic indexes.

Read about marriage, education, farming, dress, economics, food, housing, worship and more. (Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.)

"Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have a stigma attached. Noel Schultz maintains that sufferers are people who shouldn’t be excluded from the social groups that have previously shaped and supported their lives. This book aims to build better physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional support skills amongst people who journey alongside sufferers of dementia. Useful for church communities, social network members, carers and aged-care staff, family and friends, and any one in contact with a dementia sufferer." Australian Church Library Assn review.

Number 4 in this journal series looks at the rich and resonant theme of The Garden in Christian spirituality.

Articles include:

• Reflections from David Adam on A celebration of Spring • Helen Julian considers the life and writings of Julian of Norwich • David Robertson on Biblical Gardens from Eden to resurrection morning • Jackie Lock of The Quiet Garden Trust shares an invitation simply to ‘be.’

Also available in this series: Creation & Creativity $9.95, The Journey $14.95, The Feast $14.95.

Tom Bandy recently lead well-attended seminars organised by the Methodist Church’s Evangelical Network in Christchurch and Auckland.

We are pleased to offer the following Tom Bandy and Bill Easum books published by Abingdon Press at reduced prices while stocks last.

Leadership on the Other Side: No rules, just clues. Bill Easum, 2000. Usually  $39.95, Special price $35.95.