The Cambridge Companion to Christian Liturgy, edited by Joris Geldhof (Cambridge College Press, £29 (£26.10); 978-1-009-18664-3).
“This Companion affords new insights into the theological depths of the liturgical mysteries which are the essence of Christian worship providers, rituals, and sacraments. It investigates how these mysteries order time and house, and the way they permeate the lifetime of the Church buildings.”
All is Not Loss: The spirituality of grieving by Duncan MacLaren (Canterbury Press, £14.99 (£13.49); 978-1-78622-613-6).
“On this deeply compassionate guide, Duncan MacLaren explores the various faces of grief — not solely bereavement, but in addition the quieter sorrows of parting, remorse, failure, nostalgia, and disgrace. With perception and sensitivity, he invitations us to rethink grief not as an indication of a damaged world, however as a doorway to deeper connection, understanding, and religious development.”
Church Going: A stonemason’s information to the church buildings of the British Isles by Andrew Ziminski (Profile Books, £11.99 (£10.79); 978-1-80081-869-9). New in paperback
“Andrew Ziminski has spent a long time as a stonemason and church conservator, appearing as a casual information to curious guests. Church Going is his handbook to the medieval church buildings of the British Isles, through which he reveals their fascinating histories, options and furnishings, from flying buttresses to rood screens, lichgates to chancels. Superbly written and richly illustrated, it’s a celebration of British architectural historical past.”
Chosen by Frank Nugent, of the Church Home Bookshop, which operates the Church Instances Bookshop.
