Biography and History

The church as an institution comes in for morethan enough criticism, yet in its monastic life, itenjoys an extraordinarily high regard, far beyondthe confines of the religious book trade. Considerthe appeal of writers such as Wendy...

Tells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. A moving reflection on keeping faith amidst the relentless demands of modern life, from the bestselling author of An Altar in the World.

Walter Frere was one of the great scholarly church leaders of the early twentieth century, yet he has remained something of an enigma. Although expert in many different areas of study, only a few specialists value his work today. This long-awaited...

This winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1975, and listed by the New York Times as one of the best 100 non-fiction books of the century, gives timeless reflections on solitude, writing and faith amid the beautiful though sometimes brutal world of nature...

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Christian contemplative tradition, from Biblical times to the present day. Beginning with Jesus, it follows Christian mystics across the centuries, from Early Church Fathers to modern day practitioners.