RUTTER, OWEN.

TRIUMPHANT PILGRIMAGE. An Englishman's Journey from Sarawak to Mecca.

London. George G. Harrap, 1937., Biography of a young Englishman, David Chale, he worked in Borneo in the service of the Rajah of Sarawak, became a Muslim, married a Malay girl, they then set off for Jeddah and Mecca. This is an account of their journey. 278 pages. 2 b./w. photographs & a map. Very good cover but corners slightly worn. Contents near fine, no inscription or marks. D./w. worn and torn on edges & corners, small bits missing from corners o./w. very good. 1937

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Book number: 6727

Catalogue: Biography / Religion & Philosophy

Keywords: David Chale Borneo Sarawak Wahabbis Muslim Mecca Amin Haram Jeddah Medina

SANGORSKI, ALBERTO, DESIGNED, WRITTEN OUT AND ILLUMINATED BY.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

Oxford. Basil Blackwell, 1937., Appears to have been first published 1911. 24 pages. Pages are folded or pleated, and bound like a concertina, so the pages are uncut. Beautifully illuminated and illustrated in colour, highlighted in gold. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine cloth cover. Near fine d./w. except small tear front top edge, and top tip of spine is missing. A very attractive book. 26cm. x 21cm. 1937

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Book number: 7325

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: illuminations Alberto Sangorski Jesus Apostles religion art

SARDAR, ZIAUDDIN.

DESPERATELY SEEKING PARADISE. Journeys of a Sceptical Muslim.

London. Granta Books, 2004 ., 354 pages. Cover & contents near fine, no inscription or marks. No d./w. Enclosed is a newspaper cutting from The Independent on June 18th 2004 with a review of this book by John Gray. He wrote " ...the record of Sardar's life-long inquiry into what becoming modern means for a Muslim. At once earnest and humorous, light-hearted and profound, this is a book that displays a sustained capacity for self-questioning of a kind that has few parallels in the liberal West." 24cm. x 15.5cm. ISBN 1862076502. 2004

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Book number: 5587

Catalogue: Philosophy & Religion

Keywords: Muslim religion philosophy religion Qu'an Mecca

SCHMITT, PIERRE.

THE ISENHEIM ALTAR.

Berne Switzerland. Hallwag, 1969., Pages are not numbered, but there are about 50. 19 full page colour photographs of the altar, on 21 pages. 19cm. x 12.5cm. Near fine, no inscription or marks. 1969

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Book number: 7834

Catalogue: Religion / Architecture

Keywords: Isenheim altar

SECOMBE, HARRY.

The Highway Companion. Favourite words of comfort & inspiration chosen from the popular television series.

London. Robson Books, 1987., Hardback. Presented by Harry Secombe (the Goon with a wonderful voice!) in collaboration with Ronnie Cass, in association with the I.T.V. Television series. 144 pages. Near fine but topmost edge is slightly, faintly marked. D./w. is price clipped, & slightly bumped on edges, o./w. near fine. 8.75" x 5.5". ISBN 0860514307. 1987

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Book number: 3482

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: poems hymns Harry Secombe Ronnie Cass poetry

SHARP, MICK. (TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS.)

THE WAY AND THE LIGHT. An Illustrated Guide to the Saints & Holy Places of Britain.

London. Aurum Press, 2000, Large size paperback. 217 pages including "A Pilgrim's Way" gazetteer, & a bibliography. Illustrated with about 160 colour & b./w. photographs. 9.75" x 7.5". Priced on back cover £14.99. Near fine, no inscription or marks. ISBN 1854107224. 2000

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Book number: 3862

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: saints holy places Christianity sacred

SHEPPARD, BISHOP DAVID AND WORLOCK, ARCHBISHOP DEREK.

BETTER TOGETHER.

London. Hodder & Stoughton, 1988., Christian partnership in a hurt City." The city of Liverpool, & the problems in the 1980's between religions & races, such as the Toxteth riots. The Anglican Bishop of Liverpool and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool teamed up to write this book. They wrote about issues that matter to people in Liverpool. They discuss racism, housing, education, unemployment, local & central government, showing that the 2 churches can work together, benefitting everyone in the community. (N.B. Their cathedrals are built each end of Hope Street ! ) 287 pages + 4 p. index. 30 b./ w. photographs. Near fine except top edge of navy-blue cover slightly faded. Top of blue d./w. slightly faded, o./w. near fine, & not price clipped (£12.95). Page edges slightly browned, when book is closed. 9½" x 6". ISBN 0340418486. 1988

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Book number: 929

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: Liverpool Merseyside Derek Worlock David Sheppard Liverpool Militant Tendency Toxteth Hope Street

SMITH, RONALD GREGOR.(EDITED BY)

THE ENDURING GOSPEL.

London. Religious Book Club / S.C.M. Press Ltd., 1950., Number 77 in a series, 11of which are available. 7 chapters by various authors, H.H. Rowley, Alan Richardson, H.P. Van Dusen, Hanns Lilje, Eric Fenn, T.E. Jessop, and F.A. Cockin. Foreword by Tissington Tatlow. 128 pages. Some words in the last chapter have been underlined in red ballpoint pen. Binding is paper covered boards. Back edge of the spine has split but lining is still intact, o./w. near fine. 7½" x 5". (If all 11 vols. bought, price is £12) 1950

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Book number: 2289

Catalogue: Religion & Philosophy

Keywords: The Gospel religion church

ST. AUGUSTINE, AND BETTENSON, HENRY (TRANSLATOR).

CITY OF GOD. Concerning the City of God against the Pagans.

London. Penguin Books, 2003., Paperback, a Penguin Classic. 1097 pages. Near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine card cover priced on back £16.99. 19.5cm. x 12.75cm. ISBN 139780140448948. 2003

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Book number: 8063

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: St. Augustine religion philosophy

STANBRIDGE, LESLIE. (ARCHDEACON OF YORK.)

CALLED BY GOD. Bible readings on the meaning of God's Call.

Birmingham. Additional Curates Society, 1935?, Paperback. 59 pages. Priced 2/- on back. Very good. 0.

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Book number: 10096

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: Bible readings theology religion Testament

STEPHEN, CAROLINE.

Quaker Strongholds.

Chula Vista, Calif. Wind and Rock Press, 1995., Centenary Edition." (First published 1890 or 1895?) 183 pages. 8.75" x 5.75". Have erased a few faint pencil marks, but still one could possibly remain, o./w. near fine, no inscription or other marks. Near fine d./w., priced $14.95. 1995

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Book number: 5414

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: Quaker Society of Friends Christianity Quakers

STORR, VERNON F.

THE MISSIONARY GENIUS OF THE BIBLE.

London. Hodder & Stoughton, 1924., Hardback. First edition. 192 pages. Ends of spine & corners are bumped, spine slightly faded, otherwise cover very good. No d./w. Preface by Rev. Storr who gives his address as Westminster Abbey. 1924.

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Book number: 10105

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: Book of Revelation Book of Jonah Old Testament New Testament Jesus Pauline Epistles Apostles Fourth Gospel

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LITURGICAL COMMISSION

Alternative Services: Second Series.

London. S.P.C.K., 1966., Paperback. "Recommended by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to be introduced to the Convocations & the House of Laity." 160 pages. Divided into 5 parts... Morning & Evening Prayer, pages 3-45; Intercessions & Thanksgivings p. 49-91; Thanksgiving after Childbirth, 95-97; The Burial of the Dead p. 101-141; A Draft Order for Holy Communion p.145-160. 1966

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Book number: 9667

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: church services

THOMPSON, ROSS

HOLY GROUND. THE SPIRITUALITY OF MATTER.

London. S.P.C.K., 1990., Paperback. 280 pages. 8½" x 5¼". Near fine, no inscription or marks. Price on back cover is £9.95. ISBN 028104466X 1990

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Book number: 3098

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: transcendence Wittgenstein tacit penumbra God mind spirituality matter

TILLER, JOHN.

A Strategy For The Church's Ministry.

London. CIO Publishing, 1984., Paperback. Reprint, first published 1983. 175 pages. 21.25cm. x 15cm. Near fine but front & back top corners are faintly creased. Priced 4.95 on back. ISBN 0715125397 1984 ISBN: 0715125397

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Book number: 10095

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: ministry The Church theology religion priests diocese