Drawing on a range of manuscripts, this comprehensive biography of the 19th century Anglican preacher explores key details of Robertson's personal life and offers a fresh interpretation of his development and significance as a theologian, preacher, and writer.

Features bibliographies and two chapters on subjects - the theology of each of the Synoptic Evangelists, and the issue of unity and diversity in the New Testament as a whole.

Authoritative edition of the Apocryphal writings of the New Testament, covering all sources.

This reference work contains over 3000 articles, ranging from a few sentences to 10,000 word essays, which provide information on all aspects of the Middle Ages, from the 5th century to the 15th. Cultural, religious, intellectual, social and political history is covered.

Benjamin Hoadly (1676-1761), Bishop successively of Bangor, Hereford, Salisbury and Winchester, was the most controversial English churchman of the eighteenth century. He has unjustly gained the reputation of a negligent and political bishop, and with this publication, Gibson attempts to reappraise the legacy of this influential man. It was Hoadly's sermon on the nature of Christ's kingdom that ..

From the author of Little House on the Prairie , this book tells of the first four years of Laura's marriage to Almanzo, the birth of their daughter Rose, and their struggle on the land on the South Dakota prairie. It also tells that their last pioneering journey brought them over that horizon to a lifelong and happy home.

Capturing the miracle of birth for young children, this book traces the birth and early life of Dolly, a Norfolk terrier puppy. All the stages of birth are shown in colour photographs, and each photograph is accompanied by easy-to-follow text which explains what is happening.

A completely revised and updated edition of the reference work originally compiled and edited by William L. Langer, now packaged together with a fully searchable CD-ROM, covering all of world history.

A study of the debate over methods of primary education and of the conflict between child-centred and more traditional-education; concern about the role of the teacher; and, the renewed challenge of 'play' as a tool of education.

Giving an account of the events surrounding the Windsor Castle fire of 1992, this book briefly explores the history of the Castle and discusses its role as the oldest royal residence in continuous use since its original construction by William the Conqueror in the 1070s. It also chronicles the role of the Castle in the affairs of state.

An illustrated book that tells the story behind the well-known carol of Good King Wenceslas. The words and music of the carol are also included in this book.

Tells the story of the birth of the English Bible, the development of its literary style, and its political history. This book analyzes the language used in the Bible, viewing the whole as literature, whilst studying its translation, and comparing important passages in different versions. It is illustrated with incunabula and other early books.

Combined with artwork, this selection of Biblical passages aims to give young people an intelligent grasp of Scripture and to understand its relevance to their lives.

Short description: Of his many books The Kingdom of Chris, published first in 1838, is by common consent the most important. One can find in these pages Maurice's eager quest for a firm foundation for his own faith, and its expression in the Anglican church.

Aiming to make the student's acquaintance with philosophy smoother, this work includes extracts of major philosophical works in ethical theory, alongside introductions and comprehension and essay questions to aid students in their understanding of these texts. It covers: the concept of ethics, Egoism, Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and more.

A practical guide to making a miniature living landscape, with individual descriptions of plants and trees and clear instructions and diagrams.