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RELIGIOUS ROUND-UP Shorter Prayer During the Day (Collins, £2.50). Companion volume to Shorter Morning and Evening Prayer.
When You Pray by Reginald East (Marshall Pickering, £1.95). Written by the founder of Whatcome House — a guide to the establishment of a satisfying prayer relationship with God.
Quiet Talks on Prayer by S D Gordon (Marshall Pickering, £1.95). A reissue of the most famous in a series of 25 books published fifty years ago deals with questions we all ask about prayer.
The Healing Christ by S D Gordon (Marshall Pickering, £2.25). Another reissue in the series mentioned previously this time dealing with healing.
Sing God a Simple Song by Betty Pulkingham (Marshall Pickering, £2,25). A Practical guide to making the most of music in worship, by the compiler of the hymnbook "Sound of Living Waters".
Short Prayers for School 'Assemblies and Other Occasions by Charles Johnson (Mowbray, £2.50). A collection of short prayers for use with young people. They may be used at school or on parish occasions. Contains a useful subject index.
I Am with You by John Woolley (Fount, £2.95). A series of meditations on biblical quotations aimed at bringing comfort and help to those who are troubled.
Prayer Pilgrimage With Paul by Rea McDonnell, SSND (Fowler Wright, £4.20). Written by the author of "Prayer Pilgrimage Through Scripture" this book is aimed at all who wish to better understand St Paul. The book contains passages from St Paul, questions for reflection and exercises for groups.
Making Peace — Prayers in Pictures by Sister Marjorie Anne, CSMV (Arthur H Stockwell, £1.70), An illustrated series of meditations on the "Way of the Cross".
The God Who Becomes Redundant by Diamuid 0 Murchu MSC (Mercier/Fowler Wright, £6.95). No one can deny that we live in an era of change which is exciting but very disturbing, This book, which
scans a vast range of human religious experiences, gives us a framework in which to explore our own religious feelings or lack of them.
Theology on Full Alert by Kenneth Cracknell and Christopher Lamb (British Council of Churches, £3.50). In this book we learn of the changes taking place in ministerial training and see how much more remains to be done.
Peace with God by Billy Graham (Word Publishing, £2.50). A revised and expanded edition of the original published thirty years ago.
What is God? by John F Haught (Gill and Macmillan, £7.95). Is it possible to think realistically and honestly about God? In this book the author attempts to help us to do just that.
Rendering unto Caesar by Antony Hurst (Churchman Publishing Ltd, £4.95). Written by a non-stipendiary Anglican priest employed as a civil servant this book explores the place of paid • employment within the framework of Christian belief. Religious Experience by Wayne Proudfoot (University of California Press, £21.25). Beautifully produced and easy to read. The author draws on social psychology to examine questions of interest to specialists.
The Manual of Life by M Basil Pennington OCSO (Fowler Wright, £4.20). A series of meditations on the New Testament by the author of Daily We Touch Him.
One World by John Polkinghorne (SPCK, £4.50). Writing as both scientist and priest the author challenges the idea that religion and science oppose one another and attempts to show that they should b e seen as complementary.
A History of Religious Ideas Vol 3 by Mircea Eliade (The University of Chicago Press, £23.50). A distinguished scholar traces the development of the three great religions of the West and provides a source of unique insights into the major changes in world religions and the religious experience.
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