Atlas Of Christian History Tim Dowley This unique resource details the history , development , and spread of Christianity , covering the early Christians , the church under siege , the Middle Ages , the Reformations , and the modern church . The full-colour maps , diagrams and charts are matched with concise , accessible text by acknowledged experts . Perfect for individual or coursebased study . 176 pages , from Lion Hudson . 454222 Paperback RE AE $ 19.99

In Defense Of Jesus : Investigating Attacks On The Identity Of Christ Lee Strobel Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the arguments of pundits and scholars who claim that Jesus was not who the church says he is . Strobel explores claims of textual manipulation in the early church , Christian borrowing from pagan myth , and disproof of the resurrection . 336 pages , from Zondervan . 442269 Paperback AP GE $ 19.99

Making Sense Of God : An Invitation To The Sceptical Timothy Keller In this age of scepticism , why would anyone choose to believe in Christianity ? This thoughtful and inspiring new book shows both sceptics and believers how Christianity offers unsurpassed resources for meeting basic human needs – for meaning , satisfaction , freedom , identity , justice , and hope . 336 pages , from Hodder & Stoughton . 461315 Paperback AP GE $ 24.99

The Day The Revolution Began : Reconsidering The Meaning Of Jesus ’ Crucifixion N T Wright In this rigorously argued work , renowned scholar N T Wright contends that the Reformation did not go far enough in transforming our understanding of the atonement . Wright shows how Jesus ’ crucifixion went beyond the forgiveness of sins to initiate the restoration and reconciliation of all creation . 256 pages , from Harper Collins . 453246 Hardback BST GE $ 39.99