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A Jewish JesusA feature of the readings from ''Jesus the Troublemaker'' is that they embed the story firmly in the Jewish culture of the time. So all names are in Aramaic, including the word for God (Aalah). Some of the prayers are in Hebrew. The worship in the Temple is described and the Passover meal as well.  The Last Eight DaysWe walk with Jesus 18 miles uphill from Jericho to Jerusalem. We get a front-row seat at the Last Supper and experience the cliff-hanging twists and turns of the various trials of Jesus on Good Friday. A letter from a woman follower, Salome, makes surprising sense of what really happened on Easter Day. The last three weeks of Lent are concerned with the Last Supper, the trials of Jesus and finally the crucifixion. Maps and DrawingsA map of Jerusalem in Jesus'' day, plus specially commissioned drawings, enable the reader to grasp the physical environment of the events. Group StudyFor those who want to use it as a basis for a Lent study group, two discussion questions per week are suggested after the Introduction. Daily HelpsComments discuss the biblical evidence for each incident. Personal reflections relate the story to our everyday life. A suggestion is provided for us to do something in response, whether to pray or to do something. 

Rev Andy Roland introduces 'The Book of Job, which has been designed so it can be performed as a dramatic performance, or read on your own. The book contains an essay 'The Meaning of Job', reflecting on the clash between the faith of God and actual experience of tragedy, injustice and disaster. With a foreword from Bishop Rowan Williams.

`Five Steps to Faith' gives a complete programme to offer enquirers, one that is parish-tested and works. It is designed to be used in the homes of enquirers, using film, Bible, open discussion and prayer. And people do come to faith.

'A Week of Prayer in Jerusalem' tells the story of Andy Roland's seventh visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. It covers the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January 2017

Are the psalms a closed book to you? 'Discovering Psalms as prayer' explores some of the problems we have with prayer and with the psalms. Here you will find a simple way of using various psalms at key points of the day: morning, lunchtime, evening and night.

'Bible in Brief' is meant for everyone who would like to know what is in the Bible, whether they are religious or not, for individuals and small groups.