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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Church of the Empire, edited by Sanjee Perera, gathers a diverse and distinguished range of contributors (Mike Higton, Evie Vernon, Anthony Reddie) from within and beyond the Church of England to offer perspectives on its inheritance. Only £32 here this month: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

An endorsement of Church of the Empire, a book edited by Sanjee Perera. Kwok Pui-lan, Professor Emerita of the Episcopal Divinity School, USA, says: This pathfinding volume is indispensable in diagnosing why racism is a 'wicked problem' for the Anglican Church - yet it also offers guideposts to imagine a church beyond empire... A must-read for Anglican missiology and ecclesiology.

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In Rap Testimony, James F Broad explores the links between testimony narratives in Pentecostal Christianity and the orality of rap music, both communicating the speaker's identity. Relevant across humanities disciplines, this is 20% off this month: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

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Rap Testimony UK Christian rap music and narrative identity by James F. Broad - Paperback / softback - 9780334067351

Buy Rap Testimony UK Christian rap music and narrative identity by James F. Broad Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334067351

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NEW on the SCM Press blog: an extract from Church of the Empire by David Ho Young scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/from-th...

A photo of a street sign with direction signs pointing in different directions, with Chinese characters and English on them. The street sign is in central Hong Kong and points to places such as Peak Tram and St John's Cathedral. In the background a skyscraper and brick building can be seen.

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Liz Shercliff's latest book is reviewed in @churchtimes.bsky.social today. 'Shercliff shines a searing light on the practices of the Church and how they permeate the lived experiences of women as ministers, but especially as preachers.' 20% off RRP this week: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Book review: May She Speak in the Name of the Father: Patriarchy, preaching and the gospel by Liz Shercliff

Female preachers have to fit into a male mould, Victoria Johnson says

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

NEW on the SCM Press blog: James F Broad looks at the narratives in the new album by Christian rapper Guvna B. scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/this-be...

This bed I made (and remade): Testimony and trials in Guvna B’s 'This Bed I Made'
James F. Broad reflects on the links between rap music and the stories Christians tell about their lives.

Religious testimony in both spiritual and public domains is often understood as a personal expression of faith, in the form of a narrative. Primarily evangelistic in function, testimonies are shared by believers to demonstrate how God has acted in their lives. Perhaps the most common testimony archetype is the conversion narrative, whereby an individual publicly affirms their faith and religious belonging. Testimonies of this type traditionally follow a narrative framework that contrasts the past with the present. The former life is presented, with past behaviours, worries and circumstances detailed to demonstrate the transformative change of the new life, i.e. life with Christ. Metaphorical language tends...

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is the last day of the 20% introductory discount on Rap Testimony and Church of the Empire!

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Our September titles (20% off this month) cover research into rap music as a medium for testimony and reinforcing identity and the legacy of the British Empire for the Church of England and Anglican church globally:

The front cover of Rap Testimony: UK Christian rap music and narrative identity by James F Broad

The front cover of Church of the Empire and The Church of England and Race in Global Perspective edited by Sanjee Perera. The cover is the Union Jack flag in red white and blue with a red silhouette of a church over the front of this.

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NEW on the SCM Press blog: an extract from Church of the Empire by David Ho Young scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/from-th...

Book review: May She Speak in the Name of the Father: Patriarchy, preaching and the gospel by Liz Shercliff

Female preachers have to fit into a male mould, Victoria Johnson says

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

20% off this book all this week following this review:

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Also out now: Rap Testimony

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Church of the Empire is out now! But still only £32 all orders this month.

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Lovely review of this, 'an important and very welcome collection' and 'an incisive contribution to discussion of the Church of England’s part in public life' by Jeremy Morris, @churchtimes.bsky.social 20% off orders this week at our site/Church House Bookshop: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Book review: A Voice in the Wilderness: Why should we listen to the Church of England?, edited by Joshua Hordern and Graham Tomlin, editors

Jeremy Morris reviews essays on the place of the Established Church

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ENDS TODAY! Plenty of print books and ebooks on sale, plus Concilium and Crucible - have a browse and grab some bargains here:

ENDS TODAY! Plenty of print books and ebooks on sale, plus Concilium and Crucible - have a browse and grab some bargains here:

Book review: A Voice in the Wilderness: Why should we listen to the Church of England?, edited by Joshua Hordern and Graham Tomlin, editors

Jeremy Morris reviews essays on the place of the Established Church

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Many of our ebook versions of textbooks and key texts are also on sale here, from Ethics to Preaching, Bonhoeffer to Biblical Hermeneutics: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/aca...

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Church of the Empire is out now! But still only £32 all orders this month.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Also reviewed: Cavan Wood finds this 'an insightful study into how British Millennial Christians have been involved in Christian mission. Allen analyses the different influences that have led young people to become involved in mission ... A thoughtful book' scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

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British Millennials in Global Mission Faith, commitment and authenticity by Alison Allen - Paperback / softback - 9780334067061

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Transforming Ministry mag: 'standout contributions include Brogan Hume’s study of the status of the eucharist within big Anglican charismatic churches/plants and Pete Ward’s candid reflections on his 40-year involvement with theory & practice of youth ministry' scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

The front cover of Participation and Church Planting: Perspectives from Scripture, Doctrine and Practice, edited by Joshua Cockayne. A book from the SCM Press Durham Studies in Church Planting and Theology series.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Bonhoeffer Bulletin @bonhoefferbulletin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Excellent deal for the e-book version of Cost of Discipleship. E-books are great for research as you can quickly search for the terms you want quickly! Thanks for the info @scmpress.bsky.social !

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Getting ready for the new academic term or wanting to stock up on some textbooks? We have just the sale for you: chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/features/aca...

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We were deeply sorry to hear of the death of Andrew Shanks, one of our authors (Against Innocence: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...). Andrew was also working on a forthcoming book for SCM Press, which is due to be published posthumously in 2027.

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

NEW on the SCM Press blog: James F Broad looks at the narratives in the new album by Christian rapper Guvna B. scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/this-be...

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