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	BAKER, JOHN P. Christ's Living Body. An Examination of Ministry in the Local Church. London: Coverdale House. 1973. "Written from experience, both success and failure, and a must for all concerned with the life or death of the local church". Pp 221. P/b, slight creasing and scuffing to spine, slight scuffing to lower edge of front cover, illustrated cover. G+. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 27035 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BOWEN, REV.HON.W.E. The Crisis in the English Church. A Review. London:James Nisbet,1900. Pp.18/282, armorial bookplate of Sir Henry Bellingham to verso front board, endpapers browned,light spotting to prelims. Blue cloth,gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 23.00 [Appr.: EURO 26 US$ 38.32 \| JP¥ 3409] Book number: 4446 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIDGE, KIRKLAND. Pillars of the Parish Church. London: Kirkland Bridge Publications, 1954. 2nd ed. Reprinted from The Times Booklet. Important members of the Parish Church. Unpaginated, signed by author to verso front cover. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 29444 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIERLEY, PETER. Beyond the Churches. Facing a Task Unfinished. London: Marc Europe, 1984. 1st.ed. "Defining the task of evangelism - a survey of unchurch people in England and Wales." Pp. 150. Some sketch maps. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 13316 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIERLEY, DR. PETER. Steps to the Future. Issues facing the church in the new millennium. London: Christian Research and Scripture Union. 2000. 1st ed. "Examines key aspects of the church's work with children and young people, and begins to identify some of the issues which it needs to address if it is to be effective in its mission". Pp 114. P/b, spine slightly faded. G+. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 21364 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	CAPEY, CYNTHIA. Faiths in Focus in Ipswich and Suffolk Ipswich: Suffolk College Publishing, 1995. 1898580057. "Provides an opportunity for Ipswich people to become more informed about their fascinating pluralistic society. Members of religious groups tell their own stories, beliefs and values, practices and customs". Pp.104. Pbk. VG. GBP 4.50 [Appr.: EURO 5.25 US$ 7.5 \| JP¥ 667] Book number: 24683 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	ECCLESTONE, GILES (EDITOR). (FOR THE GRUBB INSTITUTE). The Parish Church? Explorations in the Relationship of the Church and the World. London: Mowbray, 1988. 0264671430. 1st ed. "Does society still need a parish church?" Pp.162, owners name to fep, slight toning to pages. Pbk. VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 30791 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	EDWARDS, DAVID L. The Church That Could Be. London: SPCK, 2002. 1st ed. "The Churches in Britain have to live with society's modern, scientific world-view, which, in practice, means that most people no longer seek guidance from any of the numerous forms of Christianity on offer. The basic reason for this mistrust is that, rightly or wrongly, the churches' message is no longer thought to be true and their opinions are no longer believed to matter..David Edwards addresses these misconceptions..". Pp.184. P/b. VG. GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 10 \| JP¥ 889] Book number: 28853 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	FAWKES, ALFRED. The Genius of the English Church. London: John Murray, 1917. 1st ed. The Modern Churchman's Library series. Pp.14/114, old tape marks to inner hinge of pp.106/107, pp.42/43 stuck together at hinge. Cream cloth. G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 30830 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	GILL, ROBIN. Beyond Decline. A Challenge to the Churches. London: SCM, 1988. 1st.ed. "Perhaps the most obvious thing one can say about the churches in Britain today is that they are declining. The facts are evident. However, responses to that decline vary, and Robin Gill, parish priest and theologian as well as sociologist, has written to challenge some of them." Pp.146. P/b, VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 28867 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	GILL, ROBIN. A Vision for Growth. Why Your Church Doesn't Have to be a Pelican in the Wilderness. London: SPCK, 1994. 1st.ed. "A broad conclusions of current research in a way that will make sense to christians of all traditions." Pp. 117. 3 b/w illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.83 \| JP¥ 519] Book number: 13333 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	HUNTER, LESLIE S. The English Church. A New Look. Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1966. 1st ed." Examination of the Church of England's function in relation to the State and People...as it was in history, as it is today, and as it may be in coming years." Pp 176. Page edges slightly toned. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 14607 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	JEFFERSON, H.A.L. England's Churches. Their Rise & Witness. London: Rockcliff, 1948. 1st ed. "In this book a country parson seeks with earnestness and a sincere desire to foster Christian reunion .." Pp. 16/163, portrait frontis, 8b/w illustns. Ex libris university stamp to fep. Purple cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w withrubbing to spine and chipped edges. G+/G. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 11074 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	KIRBY, REV. GILBERT. The Protestant Churches of Britain. A Plain Man's Guide. London: Hodder & Stoughton. 1963. 1st ed. "A guide book rather than an exhaustive study of the various churches...Each denomination has its own particular witness, and makes its own valuable contribution to the Church as a whole". Pp 128, name to verso front cover. P/b, scuff to rear cover, stain to front cover. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 24091 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	LAMB, ANDREW SIMON. A Briton's Birthright. London: James Nisbet & Co,1895. 1st ed. Pp.102/10(ads), owners details to half-title. Brown cloth, gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 US$ 14.99 \| JP¥ 1334] Book number: 28730 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	MANNING, BERNARD LORD. The Making of Modern English Religion. An historical impression of certain religious forces in modern English history. London: Independent Press, 1967. Reissued. "In this book Bernard Manning displays the scholar's love of accuracy and sense of proportion." Pp. 136, owner's name to fep, slight spotting to page edges not affecting text. Orange cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w. G+/G+. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 26900 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	PATEY, EDWARD. Faith in a Risk Taking God. London: Darton, Longman & Todd. 1991. 1st ed. "Encourages us to stop looking for shallow assurances and frees us to risk exploring the beliefs and experimenting in the practices of our religion". Pp 178. P/b. VG. GBP 4.50 [Appr.: EURO 5.25 US$ 7.5 \| JP¥ 667] Book number: 19280 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	FATHER PAUL The British Church From The Days Of Cardinal Allen Compiled By The reverend Father paul, O.S.F.C., With Prefaces By The MOst Reverend John McIntyre Archbishop Of 'Odesso' , And The Right Reverend George H. bennett, Bishop Of Aberdeen. London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd. Publishers To The Holy See, 1929 . Pp. 32/237. 336 illustrations (including frontis). Owners stamp on e.p's. Green cloth with gilt crest and title to board and spine. Library label attached to spine. Top & tail of spine slightly rubbed. VG/VG. GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 22.5 US$ 33.32 \| JP¥ 2964] Book number: 620 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	PERMAN, DAVID. Change and the Churches. An anatomy of religion in Britain. London: The Bodley Head, 1977. 1st ed. This comprehensive survey is an essential guide for all who care that the churches should have a future. Pp. 240, occasional underlining and marks to margins. Grey cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w rubbed with small closed tear to top edge. G+/G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 11641 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	POLLARD, G.F. Ecclesia Anglicana. London: Rivingtons, 1930. Portrait of the Church in England. Pp.14/387/2(ads), gift inscription to fep. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.99 \| JP¥ 1778] Book number: 30835 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	RAWLINSON, A.E.J. Current Problems of the Church. London: SPCK, 1956. 1st ed. "The problems discussed by the Bishop of Derby in this book are all vitally important for the future of religion in this country, and indeed throughout Christendom .." Pp. 10/83, mark to rear endpaper. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 29557 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SLACK, KENNETH. The British Churches Today. London: SCM, 1970. "Takes into account what has happened during the 1960s and provides as up-to-date survey of the British Churches." Pp. 144. Name to fep. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.83 \| JP¥ 519] Book number: 13383 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SPINKS, G. STEPHENS. Religion in Britain since 1900. London: Andrew Dakers Ltd, 1952. 1st ed. "The story of religion during the 29th Century is one of tremendous struggle with overwhelming scientific and political changes, beginning with Darwin's Origin of the Species." Pp. 256, inscrip. to fep. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w has small losses and tears. G+/G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 18996 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SYKES, NORMAN. The English Religious Tradition. Sketches of its Influence on Church, State, and Society. London: SCM. 1961. "The story of the English churches down to 1960". Pp 125, inscrib to fep. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, illustrated cover. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 25291 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	WINTER, DAVID. Battered Bride? The Body of Faith in an Age of Doubt. Eastbourne: Monarch,1988. 1st ed. "The churches in Britain represent a bewildering kaleidoscope of ideas, images, impressions and beliefs. They are not only involved in the worship of God, but in education, politics, history, philosophy, ethics and the arts. God is at work in every part of his Son's divided Body - the battered bride of Christ." Pp.223,16 pages of b/w photos. Maroon cloth,d/w. VG/VG. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 6693 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.

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	BAKER, JOHN P. Christ's Living Body. An Examination of Ministry in the Local Church. London: Coverdale House. 1973. "Written from experience, both success and failure, and a must for all concerned with the life or death of the local church". Pp 221. P/b, slight creasing and scuffing to spine, slight scuffing to lower edge of front cover, illustrated cover. G+. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 27035 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BOWEN, REV.HON.W.E. The Crisis in the English Church. A Review. London:James Nisbet,1900. Pp.18/282, armorial bookplate of Sir Henry Bellingham to verso front board, endpapers browned,light spotting to prelims. Blue cloth,gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 23.00 [Appr.: EURO 26 US$ 38.32 \| JP¥ 3409] Book number: 4446 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIDGE, KIRKLAND. Pillars of the Parish Church. London: Kirkland Bridge Publications, 1954. 2nd ed. Reprinted from The Times Booklet. Important members of the Parish Church. Unpaginated, signed by author to verso front cover. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 29444 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIERLEY, PETER. Beyond the Churches. Facing a Task Unfinished. London: Marc Europe, 1984. 1st.ed. "Defining the task of evangelism - a survey of unchurch people in England and Wales." Pp. 150. Some sketch maps. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 13316 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	BRIERLEY, DR. PETER. Steps to the Future. Issues facing the church in the new millennium. London: Christian Research and Scripture Union. 2000. 1st ed. "Examines key aspects of the church's work with children and young people, and begins to identify some of the issues which it needs to address if it is to be effective in its mission". Pp 114. P/b, spine slightly faded. G+. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 21364 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	CAPEY, CYNTHIA. Faiths in Focus in Ipswich and Suffolk Ipswich: Suffolk College Publishing, 1995. 1898580057. "Provides an opportunity for Ipswich people to become more informed about their fascinating pluralistic society. Members of religious groups tell their own stories, beliefs and values, practices and customs". Pp.104. Pbk. VG. GBP 4.50 [Appr.: EURO 5.25 US$ 7.5 \| JP¥ 667] Book number: 24683 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	ECCLESTONE, GILES (EDITOR). (FOR THE GRUBB INSTITUTE). The Parish Church? Explorations in the Relationship of the Church and the World. London: Mowbray, 1988. 0264671430. 1st ed. "Does society still need a parish church?" Pp.162, owners name to fep, slight toning to pages. Pbk. VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 30791 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	EDWARDS, DAVID L. The Church That Could Be. London: SPCK, 2002. 1st ed. "The Churches in Britain have to live with society's modern, scientific world-view, which, in practice, means that most people no longer seek guidance from any of the numerous forms of Christianity on offer. The basic reason for this mistrust is that, rightly or wrongly, the churches' message is no longer thought to be true and their opinions are no longer believed to matter..David Edwards addresses these misconceptions..". Pp.184. P/b. VG. GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 10 \| JP¥ 889] Book number: 28853 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	FAWKES, ALFRED. The Genius of the English Church. London: John Murray, 1917. 1st ed. The Modern Churchman's Library series. Pp.14/114, old tape marks to inner hinge of pp.106/107, pp.42/43 stuck together at hinge. Cream cloth. G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 30830 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	GILL, ROBIN. Beyond Decline. A Challenge to the Churches. London: SCM, 1988. 1st.ed. "Perhaps the most obvious thing one can say about the churches in Britain today is that they are declining. The facts are evident. However, responses to that decline vary, and Robin Gill, parish priest and theologian as well as sociologist, has written to challenge some of them." Pp.146. P/b, VG. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 28867 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	GILL, ROBIN. A Vision for Growth. Why Your Church Doesn't Have to be a Pelican in the Wilderness. London: SPCK, 1994. 1st.ed. "A broad conclusions of current research in a way that will make sense to christians of all traditions." Pp. 117. 3 b/w illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.83 \| JP¥ 519] Book number: 13333 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	HUNTER, LESLIE S. The English Church. A New Look. Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1966. 1st ed." Examination of the Church of England's function in relation to the State and People...as it was in history, as it is today, and as it may be in coming years." Pp 176. Page edges slightly toned. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 14607 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	JEFFERSON, H.A.L. England's Churches. Their Rise & Witness. London: Rockcliff, 1948. 1st ed. "In this book a country parson seeks with earnestness and a sincere desire to foster Christian reunion .." Pp. 16/163, portrait frontis, 8b/w illustns. Ex libris university stamp to fep. Purple cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w withrubbing to spine and chipped edges. G+/G. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 11074 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	KIRBY, REV. GILBERT. The Protestant Churches of Britain. A Plain Man's Guide. London: Hodder & Stoughton. 1963. 1st ed. "A guide book rather than an exhaustive study of the various churches...Each denomination has its own particular witness, and makes its own valuable contribution to the Church as a whole". Pp 128, name to verso front cover. P/b, scuff to rear cover, stain to front cover. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 24091 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	LAMB, ANDREW SIMON. A Briton's Birthright. London: James Nisbet & Co,1895. 1st ed. Pp.102/10(ads), owners details to half-title. Brown cloth, gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 US$ 14.99 \| JP¥ 1334] Book number: 28730 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	MANNING, BERNARD LORD. The Making of Modern English Religion. An historical impression of certain religious forces in modern English history. London: Independent Press, 1967. Reissued. "In this book Bernard Manning displays the scholar's love of accuracy and sense of proportion." Pp. 136, owner's name to fep, slight spotting to page edges not affecting text. Orange cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w. G+/G+. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 \| JP¥ 741] Book number: 26900 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	PATEY, EDWARD. Faith in a Risk Taking God. London: Darton, Longman & Todd. 1991. 1st ed. "Encourages us to stop looking for shallow assurances and frees us to risk exploring the beliefs and experimenting in the practices of our religion". Pp 178. P/b. VG. GBP 4.50 [Appr.: EURO 5.25 US$ 7.5 \| JP¥ 667] Book number: 19280 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	FATHER PAUL The British Church From The Days Of Cardinal Allen Compiled By The reverend Father paul, O.S.F.C., With Prefaces By The MOst Reverend John McIntyre Archbishop Of 'Odesso' , And The Right Reverend George H. bennett, Bishop Of Aberdeen. London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd. Publishers To The Holy See, 1929 . Pp. 32/237. 336 illustrations (including frontis). Owners stamp on e.p's. Green cloth with gilt crest and title to board and spine. Library label attached to spine. Top & tail of spine slightly rubbed. VG/VG. GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 22.5 US$ 33.32 \| JP¥ 2964] Book number: 620 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	PERMAN, DAVID. Change and the Churches. An anatomy of religion in Britain. London: The Bodley Head, 1977. 1st ed. This comprehensive survey is an essential guide for all who care that the churches should have a future. Pp. 240, occasional underlining and marks to margins. Grey cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w rubbed with small closed tear to top edge. G+/G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 11641 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	POLLARD, G.F. Ecclesia Anglicana. London: Rivingtons, 1930. Portrait of the Church in England. Pp.14/387/2(ads), gift inscription to fep. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. G+. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.99 \| JP¥ 1778] Book number: 30835 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	RAWLINSON, A.E.J. Current Problems of the Church. London: SPCK, 1956. 1st ed. "The problems discussed by the Bishop of Derby in this book are all vitally important for the future of religion in this country, and indeed throughout Christendom .." Pp. 10/83, mark to rear endpaper. P/b. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 29557 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SLACK, KENNETH. The British Churches Today. London: SCM, 1970. "Takes into account what has happened during the 1960s and provides as up-to-date survey of the British Churches." Pp. 144. Name to fep. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.83 \| JP¥ 519] Book number: 13383 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SPINKS, G. STEPHENS. Religion in Britain since 1900. London: Andrew Dakers Ltd, 1952. 1st ed. "The story of religion during the 29th Century is one of tremendous struggle with overwhelming scientific and political changes, beginning with Darwin's Origin of the Species." Pp. 256, inscrip. to fep. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w has small losses and tears. G+/G. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 18996 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	SYKES, NORMAN. The English Religious Tradition. Sketches of its Influence on Church, State, and Society. London: SCM. 1961. "The story of the English churches down to 1960". Pp 125, inscrib to fep. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, illustrated cover. G+. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 \| JP¥ 593] Book number: 25291 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.
	WINTER, DAVID. Battered Bride? The Body of Faith in an Age of Doubt. Eastbourne: Monarch,1988. 1st ed. "The churches in Britain represent a bewildering kaleidoscope of ideas, images, impressions and beliefs. They are not only involved in the worship of God, but in education, politics, history, philosophy, ethics and the arts. God is at work in every part of his Son's divided Body - the battered bride of Christ." Pp.223,16 pages of b/w photos. Maroon cloth,d/w. VG/VG. GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.66 \| JP¥ 1037] Book number: 6693 Click here to order or inquire at Beckham Books.