Sacristy Press
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Sacristy Press is an independent publisher of history and theology (including historical fiction), based in the historic university city of Durham, UK.
https://www.sacristy.co.uk
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As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief that they may help us today.
Breathers of an Ampler Day: Victorian Views of Heaven
As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief…
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December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief that they may help us today.
Fierce Love chronicles the life and music of composer and performing and recording artist Adrian Snell. Adrian shares the personal experiences and places that inspired his work, including timeless compositions like The Passion, Alpha + Omega and City of Peace.
Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home
Memoir of the musician Adrian Snell, known for ‘The Passion’, ‘The Cry’ and ‘Fierce Love’.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Fierce Love chronicles the life and music of composer and performing and recording artist Adrian Snell. Adrian shares the personal experiences and places that inspired his work, including timeless compositions like The Passion, Alpha + Omega and City of Peace.
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Still looking for a last-minute gift with UK delivery in time for Christmas? Purchase any of the books below using “Standard” or “Premium” delivery before 5pm GMT on Thursday 18 December 2025 and we…
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Last-minute Christmas gifts
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How do science and Christianity together provide an explanation of the story of humankind and a vision for our future?
The Big Bang and the Holy Trinity
How do science and Christianity together provide an explanation of the story of humankind and a vision for our future?
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December 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
How do science and Christianity together provide an explanation of the story of humankind and a vision for our future?
A short lively introduction to Choral Evensong and its spirituality – for people of faith, and for those who might describe themselves as religious nones
Choral Evensong: A User’s Guide
An exploration of Choral Evensong as an act of Christian worship, and as a setting in which people of different faiths or none may find space in which to reflect.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A short lively introduction to Choral Evensong and its spirituality – for people of faith, and for those who might describe themselves as religious nones
"I hope that Jenny’s prophetic voice ... can inspire us to work to protect, conserve and restore our natural world. In such a way, we can play our part in mending the world in our own particular time and place.
Graham Usher,
Graham Usher,
Preaching for the Planet: Sermons on Creation and Climate
Sermons preached by Jenny Wilson, Canon Precentor of St Peter’s Cathedral in Adelaide. The introductory chapter explores ideas about preaching with a particular focus on preaching for the planet at…
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December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"I hope that Jenny’s prophetic voice ... can inspire us to work to protect, conserve and restore our natural world. In such a way, we can play our part in mending the world in our own particular time and place.
Graham Usher,
Graham Usher,
Stunning views of Durham by one of the UK's most talented landscape painters. Mostly Durham contains 75 of Stuart Fisher's beautiful watercolour paintings and drawings from around the historic city of Durham and beyond.
Mostly Durham: Watercolour Paintings and Drawings of Durham and Beyond
Award-winning artist Stuart Fisher is considered to be one of the most talented painters of architectural landscapes in Northern England. Mostly Durham contains 75 of his beautiful watercolour…
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December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Stunning views of Durham by one of the UK's most talented landscape painters. Mostly Durham contains 75 of Stuart Fisher's beautiful watercolour paintings and drawings from around the historic city of Durham and beyond.
A short lively introduction to Choral Evensong and to the Christian faith and spirituality that it presupposes and presents #Magnificat
Choral Evensong: A User’s Guide
An exploration of Choral Evensong as an act of Christian worship, and as a setting in which people of different faiths or none may find space in which to reflect.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A short lively introduction to Choral Evensong and to the Christian faith and spirituality that it presupposes and presents #Magnificat
"A beautifully crafted and soul-searching book - just like Adrian's music." Edmund Newell
Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home
Memoir of the musician Adrian Snell, known for ‘The Passion’, ‘The Cry’ and ‘Fierce Love’.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"A beautifully crafted and soul-searching book - just like Adrian's music." Edmund Newell
Prayers for Living offers 500 new accessible, contemporary and wide-ranging intercessory prayers suitable for public worship or private devotion.
Prayers for Living: 500 Prayers for Public and Private Worship
Prayers for Living offers 500 new accessible, contemporary and wide-ranging intercessory prayers suitable for public worship or private devotion.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Prayers for Living offers 500 new accessible, contemporary and wide-ranging intercessory prayers suitable for public worship or private devotion.
👣 From Smyrna to Lyon: Taught by Polycarp, who knew the Apostle John, Irenaeus carried the flame of apostolic tradition from Asia Minor to Gaul. His writings remind us that the Church’s roots run deep — grounded in Scripture, tradition, and the Spirit.
Irenaeus and the Glory of God: Gnosticism, Recapitulation and True Humanity in Christ
A bold retelling of how Irenaeus battled heresy and shaped Christian theology—restoring humanity to life in God through Christ.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
👣 From Smyrna to Lyon: Taught by Polycarp, who knew the Apostle John, Irenaeus carried the flame of apostolic tradition from Asia Minor to Gaul. His writings remind us that the Church’s roots run deep — grounded in Scripture, tradition, and the Spirit.
📖 “The glory of God is a human fully alive.” — Irenaeus
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Irenaeus and the Glory of God: Gnosticism, Recapitulation and True Humanity in Christ
A bold retelling of how Irenaeus battled heresy and shaped Christian theology—restoring humanity to life in God through Christ.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
📖 “The glory of God is a human fully alive.” — Irenaeus
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
A powerful story of the timeless search for meaning, hope and love, set against the sea-haunted backdrop of Northumbria
Broken Light
A powerful story of the timeless search for meaning, hope and love, set against the sea-haunted backdrop of Northumbria, drawing on the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of North East England.…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A powerful story of the timeless search for meaning, hope and love, set against the sea-haunted backdrop of Northumbria
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
Northumberland: A Guide
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
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December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
The views on the afterlife of some Victorians may help us today as we seek to get over our fear of death and what lies beyond it.
Breathers of an Ampler Day: Victorian Views of Heaven
As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief…
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December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The views on the afterlife of some Victorians may help us today as we seek to get over our fear of death and what lies beyond it.
The views on the afterlife of some Victorians may help us today as we seek to get over our fear of death and what lies beyond it.
Breathers of an Ampler Day: Victorian Views of Heaven
As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief…
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The views on the afterlife of some Victorians may help us today as we seek to get over our fear of death and what lies beyond it.
📖 “The glory of God is a human fully alive.” — Irenaeus
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Irenaeus and the Glory of God: Gnosticism, Recapitulation and True Humanity in Christ
A bold retelling of how Irenaeus battled heresy and shaped Christian theology—restoring humanity to life in God through Christ.
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📖 “The glory of God is a human fully alive.” — Irenaeus
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Discover the life and legacy of a courageous second-century bishop, theologian, and fierce opponent of Gnosticism. #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #FullyAlive #AgainstHeresies
Bridget of Sweden was one of the best-travelled women of the Middle Ages. Travel with her and discover the transforming power of pilgrimage.
With Bridget in the Holy Land
Discover the dramatic and eventful pilgrimage of a medieval women – St Bridge of Sweden – from Rome to Jerusalem in 1371-73. Nominated for a 2024 CRT Award.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bridget of Sweden was one of the best-travelled women of the Middle Ages. Travel with her and discover the transforming power of pilgrimage.
"A beautifully crafted and soul-searching book - just like Adrian's music." Edmund Newell
Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home
Memoir of the musician Adrian Snell, known for ‘The Passion’, ‘The Cry’ and ‘Fierce Love’.
buff.ly
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"A beautifully crafted and soul-searching book - just like Adrian's music." Edmund Newell
Stunning views of Durham by one of the UK's most talented landscape painters. Mostly Durham contains 75 of Stuart Fisher's beautiful watercolour paintings and drawings from around the historic city of Durham and beyond.
Mostly Durham: Watercolour Paintings and Drawings of Durham and Beyond
Award-winning artist Stuart Fisher is considered to be one of the most talented painters of architectural landscapes in Northern England. Mostly Durham contains 75 of his beautiful watercolour…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Stunning views of Durham by one of the UK's most talented landscape painters. Mostly Durham contains 75 of Stuart Fisher's beautiful watercolour paintings and drawings from around the historic city of Durham and beyond.
...a tender story of love and longing and belonging in the new Christian communities of seventh-century Northumbria. You will want to walk that coast, breathe that air.
Vibeke Vasbo
Vibeke Vasbo
Cuthbert of Farne: A novel of Northumbria’s warrior saint
The first historical novel about Cuthbert, much-loved saint of the North, a one-time warrior whose destiny it was to reconcile the warring parties in the early English Church.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
...a tender story of love and longing and belonging in the new Christian communities of seventh-century Northumbria. You will want to walk that coast, breathe that air.
Vibeke Vasbo
Vibeke Vasbo
🕊️ Behind the beauty of the Nativity lies a city under pressure. Bethlehem’s people live with walls and checkpoints. Advent calls us to solidarity and hope.
#PrayForBethlehem #Advent2025 #PeaceAndJustice
#PrayForBethlehem #Advent2025 #PeaceAndJustice
Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today
A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…
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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🕊️ Behind the beauty of the Nativity lies a city under pressure. Bethlehem’s people live with walls and checkpoints. Advent calls us to solidarity and hope.
#PrayForBethlehem #Advent2025 #PeaceAndJustice
#PrayForBethlehem #Advent2025 #PeaceAndJustice
A story of one of the most remarkable women of Anglo-Saxon England ... a triumphal story of a saint’s passion and religious experience. But it is not for the faint-hearted…
Sir David Wilson, Former Director of the British Museum
Sir David Wilson, Former Director of the British Museum
The Song of Hild
Translated from the #1 Danish Bestseller, this is a gritty, powerful story about the prominent role women played in the spread of Christianity in seventh-century Britain. We are drawn into a world of…
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A story of one of the most remarkable women of Anglo-Saxon England ... a triumphal story of a saint’s passion and religious experience. But it is not for the faint-hearted…
Sir David Wilson, Former Director of the British Museum
Sir David Wilson, Former Director of the British Museum
This Advent discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.
Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today
A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This Advent discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.
⚠️ Today is the last day to order hardback books from our website with delivery before Christmas!
🎄 Paperbacks are available until noon on Friday 6 December.
Check out our Christmas delivery schedule 👇
🎄 Paperbacks are available until noon on Friday 6 December.
Check out our Christmas delivery schedule 👇
Christmas Delivery Schedule 2025
Our Christmas delivery deadlines are earlier than you might expect. Make sure your loved ones find lots of lovely books under their tree – order quickly for Christmas delivery! Scroll down for the…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
⚠️ Today is the last day to order hardback books from our website with delivery before Christmas!
🎄 Paperbacks are available until noon on Friday 6 December.
Check out our Christmas delivery schedule 👇
🎄 Paperbacks are available until noon on Friday 6 December.
Check out our Christmas delivery schedule 👇