Tim Dowley

'Some books have to be written . . . Defying the Holocaust will make your heart pound.' - Steve Chalke MBE During the Second World War, Christians from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage, ingenuity and determination to protect and rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In Defying the Holocaust, Tim Dowley shares the stories of ten of these extraordinary women and men. From the Most Unorthodox Nun: Mother Maria of Paris to Committed Swedes: Pastors Erik Perwe and Erik Myrgren, Tim Dowley introduces an array of brave Christians, and tells the reader about the incredible lengths they went to in order to help rescue the Jews. In Defying the Holocaust each of their stories is accompanied by photos of the individuals themselves and further photos to add context to their stories. Christians and those fascinated by stories about the Holocaust will find Tim Dowley's book to be incredibly inspiring, a reminder that these ten brave men women and men stood up to the cruelty of the times.

An easy-to-read history of our Bible through the ages introduces the story behind the writing of the Bible itself. Packed with fascinating facts and detailed illustrations exploring the origins of the books of the Bible, translations and early printings. A companion title to Candle Bible Handbook. Contents: Books of the Bible, Where did the bible come from, Who wrote the Bible, How the Bible was written down, How Writing began, What Language was the Bible written in, Why was the Bible Written on Scrolls, Scrolls in Jars, How the Bible survived, Copying Monks, Translating the Bible, Precious Books, Into Ordinary Words, Printing Speeds things up, A Flood of translations, to the New World and Beyond.

Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, photographs, diagrams and charts, the Atlas of World Religions is an essential companion to any study on the key religions of the world. The concise, helpful text written by acknowledged authorities guides the experience and helps readers to interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students of all levels, this volume is perfect for individual or course-based study.

Christian Music: A Global History was originally published by Lion Hudson in 2011. This new edition has been substantially extended and updated. Dr Tim Dowley's wide-ranging survey includes contributions from nine additional experts. The book covers the Jewish musical tradition; early hymns and psalms; music after Constantine; the rise of music in the Orthodox tradition; Christian chant and the core of medieval music; polyphony in the medieval and Renaissance eras; music and the Lutheran Reformation; the rise of Catholic Baroque; the development of Anglican worship; Christian music in Latin America; the Viennese tradition of liturgical and non-liturgical sacred music; sacred music in the age of Romanticism; 19th-century hymns; the steadily developing tradition of Christian music in Africa; sacred music and the concert hall; music and The Salvation Army; the rise of carols; popular church music in the 20th century; the making of the American Gospel tradition; Christian music in SE Asia; musical traditions in Australia and New Zealand, and in the Pacific Islands; Christian elements in the rise of folk and jazz; and the rise of the contemporary Christian music industry.

Tim Dowley's masterful one-volume survey of church history is now available in a new concise format designed with today's student in mind. Each section of Dowley's Introduction to the History of Christianity has been reviewed and content edited to create a more compact summary of Christian history. This new, shorter introduction retains the full-color format of the popular full edition, including the third edition's new images and maps.Dowley has assembled a global cast of respected scholars to write the full story of the rise of the Christian faith and to provide a rounded picture of the worldwide development of Christianity. The volume has been praised as accurate, scholarly, and balanced. Its writers are committed to Christianity but also to the unhindered pursuit of truth that does not avoid the darker aspects of the varied story of Christianity.The accessible text is supported by detailed timelines, maps, profiles of key figures in Christianity, colorful images, and a complete glossary. Each section includes questions for discussion.

Now in its third edition, Tim Dowley's masterful one-volume survey of church history has an updated design and new content, particularly in the section covering most recent Christian history. The inviting full-color format includes many new images and updated maps, while maintaining many of the features that made the second edition a popular volume for the classroom.Dowley has assembled a global cast of respected scholars to write the full story of the rise of the Christian faith and to provide a rounded picture of the worldwide development of Christianity. The volume has been praised as accurate, scholarly, and balanced. Its writers are committed to Christianity but also to the unhindered pursuit of truth that does not avoid the darker aspects of the varied story of Christianity.The accessible text is supported by detailed timelines, maps, profiles of key figures in Christianity, colorful images, and a complete glossary. Each section includes questions for discussion.

Tim Dowley is editor of the highly acclaimed and successful Introduction to the History of Christianity, now in its third edition.

A simple, easy to arrange, craft activity that shows some of the stories of animals in the Bible through stencils and colouring, this pack is a great Church resource, as well as a hassle-free way to spend time being creative in God's word. A pack of animal fun! Contents: Six chunky card stencils of animals, which can be used for making pictures, cards, decorations, and more. A brightly illustrated collection of six animal stories from the Bible. A pack of colouring pencils to get you started with your stencils!

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around the exciting adventures in the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around people from the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around children in the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

From the same author and illustrator as the popular Would You Like to Know Jesus?, and Would You Like to Know the Bible?, this little paperback book explains to children the importance of the Easter story and its meaning, complete with a page of notes for parents. Includes a presentation page and makes a fantastic little gift or award.

A little paperback booklet, introducing Jesus to young children. Illustrated with charming pictures of children by Eira Reeves, and carefully created with the advice of child evangelism experts at Scripture Union.

Six small volumes offering answers to children's big questions about God, the Bible, prayer, Jesus, Christmas, and Easter, collected together in a little slipcase. Illustrated with charming pictures of families and children, this collection makes a wonderful gift or award. The books included in this collection are: - Would you like to know the Bible? - Would you like to know the Story of Christmas? - Would you like to know How to Pray? - Would you like to know about God? - Would you like to know the Story of Easter? - Would you like to know Jesus?

A new atlas of Christian history has been needed for many years. Now, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of Christian History from acclaimed author and Editor Tim Dowley. The Atlas of Christian History is built new from the ground up. Featuring more than fifty new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of Christian history. Concise, helpful text, written by acknowledged authorities, guide the experience and interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students at any level, the volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into five primary parts that correspond well to most major introductions to the topic. The final section on the modern era pays significant attention to the growth of Christianity as a global religion. Extensive maps are provided that illuminate Christianity in Asian, African, and Latin American contexts.

A pack of Christmas fun! Contents: - Six chunky card stencils of Christmas images, which can be used for making cards, pictures, decorations, and other Christmas crafts. - A paperback book of the story of the Nativity, helping young children understand the true meaning of the season with clear and simple text, and accompanied by endearing illustrations that joyfully depict the wondrous story of Jesus' birth. - A colouring sheet using artwork from the popular Candle Bible for Toddlers artist Helen Prole.

The team behind the popular Would You Like to Know? series has added a new title, offering answers to some of the biggest and most important questions a child can ask. It begins with a simple introduction to God, and continues to cover questions such as Who is God?, What does God Look Like? What does God do? and ends with a reminder that 'We can be safe in his love forever. God is for always. And he never changes!' The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around stories about the kings and queens in the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!