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In many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity, introduces us to some aspects and personalities of the Orthodox Christian world, from the desert contemplatives of the fourth century to philosophers, novelists and activists of the modern era, that suggest where we might look for fresh light and warmth. He shows how this rich and diverse world opens up new ways of thinking about spirit and body, prayer and action, worship and social transformation, which go beyond the polarisations we take for granted.Taking in the world of the great spiritual anthology, the Philokalia, and the explorations of Russian thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, discussing the witness of figures like Maria Skobtsova, murdered in a German concentration camp for her defence of Jewish refugees, and the challenging theologies of modern Greek thinkers like John Zizioulas and Christos Yannaras, Rowan Williams opens the door to a 'climate and landscape of our humanity that can indeed be warmed and transfigured'.This is an original and illuminating vision of a Christian world still none too familiar to Western believers and even to students of theology, showing how the deep-rooted themes of Eastern Christian thought can prompt new perspectives on our contemporary crises of imagination and hope.

A collection of talks and sermons from Rowan Williams, one of the finest theological minds of our day, covering a range of issues from war, social justice and sexuality to prayer, spirituality and evangelism.

Deeply thought-provoking but highly readable, Rowan Williams has written a book for anyone, whatever their beliefs, who wants to get to the heart of what Christianity is all about

Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, presents the Gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as viewed through the eyes of those who witnessed them. The Sign and the Sacrifice explores the meaning of the cross and the significance of Christ's resurrection, discussing...

Meeting God in Mark explores the essential meaning and purpose of Mark's Gospel for beginners who may be curious about the Gospels and want to learn more, as well as for those who've read the Gospel many times before and want to see it in a fresh light. This beautifully written book by beloved Anglican Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of...

What does it mean to believe in God? Can God possibly be almighty in the midst of so much evil and disaster? How am I to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ's ministry and resurrection? To what purpose is the church called? What does it really mean to follow Christ in today's broken world? Tying together the answers to all of these questions.

The contours of the Malines Conversations, a fascinating episode in the history of ecumenism where leading Anglican and Catholic scholars, with the knowledge of their respective Church authorities, entered into dialogue with each other These conversations are skillfully outlined in this publication by Rowan Williams, He reflects on the ecclesiastical context of the time, on the intellectual profile of the various participants, on the themes that were discussed, and on the meaning of the Conversations for today. +

The first complete collection of the works of the former Archbishop of Canterbury.

Presents an introduction to the Christian faith which explores the key themes of Christian belief and the reality of living them.

In Candles in the Dark, Rowan Williams, one of the world's most widely respected spiritual leaders, offers comfort, hope and encouragement for the troubled times of coronavirus.

A celebration of the conversation and friendship between members of various Christian traditions (Roman Catholic, Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Anglican) and a substantial contribution to a theological understanding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in dialogue with other Christian churches.

In A Century of Poetry one of our best-loved Christian writers and poets reflects on 100 of his favourite poems and considers how and why they have the power to change us.

A unique opportunity to sample the rich and wide-ranging thought of Rowan Williams, as he talks about the spiritual issues and intellectual passions that are most dear to his heart.

God's Church in the World: The Gift of Catholic Mission presents a confident and joyful assertion of the Catholic character of Christian mission and its sacramental nature, exploring the transforming role the Catholic tradition can play in evangelism.

The UK's leading theologian reflects on the stories of twenty leading Christians, and how they illuminate the path of discipleship today.

An exploration of the nature of human consciousness and personhood by one of the world's greatest theologians.

Arius is widely considered to be Rowan Williams' "magnum opus". With a fresh conclusion, in which the author reflects on how his views have changed or remained the same, this book will be useful reading for students of doctrine and church history.

A fresh look at the foundation story of the Christian faith by one of the world's greatest living theologians

Rowan Williams explores the essential meaning and purpose of St Mark's Gospel for complete beginners - as well as for those who've read the Gospel many times before and want to see it in a fresh light.

Fresh insights into Paul's revolutionary message by one of the world's greatest living theologians.

The old saying about being condemned to repeat the history we don''t know applies to Church history as much as to anything else. But we are often at a loss to know how to approach it. Much of what passed once for Church history was propagandist; and much of the best now written is brilliantly done but apparently detached from the Church''s present needs. Rowan Williams offers some reflection on how we think about the past in general.