Dr Paula Gooder is a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her bestselling Spirit of... series, now complete, offers a popular guide to the seasons of the Christian year, their themes and related Bible stories.

Her Biblical Explorations series offers an accessible and informed study of the best loved texts in Scripture. Rooted in the conviction that greater understanding of the Bible leads to deeper discipleship, it is an essential resource for preachers, teachers and study group leaders, as well as those who simply wish to get to know the Bible better.