Christian Spirituality, Karen E. Smith. An SCM Core Text, 2007. £19.99. Writing for second and third year university students, Smith brings together biblical, historical and pastoral reflections on the nature of Christian spirituality. Rather than list a series of specific activities such as prayer, fasting and meditation, this books seeks to examine spirituality within the context of relationship and community. It also seeks to avoid separating spirituality from doctrine, and works toward presenting Christian spirituality as an ongoing dialogue between doctrine and experience.

Five for sorrow, ten for joy: A consideration of the rosary. Epworth Press, 2007. J. Neville Ward. £7.99.  Why would a Methodist commend the use of the rosary?  In this book Neville Ward not only defines the value of this way of praying but demonstrates how a fresh stimulus from another tradition can widen our experiences of the fellowship of the Spirit.