Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the New Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject.

This new edition has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on the many political contexts in which the early church flourished, along with new insights into the writing and reception of written texts in what was essentially an oral culture. Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams.

This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the New Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the Old Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject.

This new edition has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on a range of topics, especially the political and cultural context that influenced the compilation of its books and the development of the faith of ancient Israel and Judah. Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams.

This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the Old Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

After a century or more of convincing ourselves that intelligent people should be 'secular', it is now trendy to be 'spiritual.' Why the sudden change? And what do we mean by being 'spiritual'? John Drane presents a whirlwind tour of the phenomenon of cultural change as it is being experienced in the West, identifying the challenges and opportunities this presents to the Christian church. He examines the question of whether human beings are intrinsically programmed to be 'spiritual, ' offers theological reflection on the 'New Age' phenomenon, and focuses on how the Christian community can connect with spiritual seekers in today's world.

The Bible states that one day in God's house is better than a thousand somewhere else - is that our personal experience? Jesus offers rest and freedom, and yet many who seek to follow his teachings are weary and burdened with the should do and ought to treadmill.

This book helps us step off the treadmill and discover the ease and grace in living in his presence that is God's desire for us. For both the spiritual seeker and the committed follower of Jesus, Pathways offers fresh insights and practical guidance to go deeper and further into God's presence:

• Replacing toxic positivity with unconditional acceptance
  
• Taming the mental puppy
  
• The singular significance of the present moment
  
• Finding the right response in any situation
  
• Locating the ultimate thin place

'Ultimately, this is a story of redemption. You will need to read it to understand why and how that is so. It is also a story of divine encounters and meeting God in unexpected places. The underlying theme will challenge readers to reflect on their own choices in life, but the narrative is never dull and includes moments of amusement and fun as well as crisis and near disaster.' Prof. Revd. John Drane'...a gripping document of profound and frankly acknowledged searching, at times with searing prose and at times with self-examining poetry which digs down to the root of things.'Revd. Guy Finnie

John Drane's survey textbook provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural context of the Old Testament. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the books of the Old Testament with numerous special articles spelling out in greater detail both historical and interpretative controversies. Additional coverage centers on the meaning and implications of the covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people.

Revisions to the third edition include: Rich, full-color interior design, now in paperbackChapter openers guide readers to the overarching themesExpanded table of contents accommodates use as textbookNew glossary