BOOKLETS FROM THE CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE SOCIETY
Over the years, the Christian Evidence Society has published booklets that have helped people not only understand what Christians believe, but also why they believe what they believe. In this way, perhaps these booklets - which are now available here in PDF format - might answer some of your questions and be a source of inspiration or comfort.
Please feel free to download or print these booklets for your own reference. Click on the images of the covers to read the full texts.
Booklets in this series:
- Why God?
- Why Pray?
- Why Belief?
- Finding God in Later Life
- Finding God in Bereavement
- Finding God in Illness
- Finding God in Marriage Breakdown
By Simon Barrington-Ward. Why God? How do I begin to answer that question, and from what starting point? I believe the best way to do it is through the story of a pilgrimage. My pilgrim is a boy called Christopher, whose story overlaps at a number of points with my own.
This refreshingly realistic book explores what prayer is and how it works. Rooted in everyday human experience, it is particularly valuable for those who have never understood - why pray? Author: Stephen Oliver.
Can belief be valid in a world in which factual knowledge seems to be of greatest importance? For all who struggle with belief in God, this illuminating book by Richard Holloway offers hope and comfort.
For many, later life proves a challenging time of change and forced adaptations. This practical little book by William Purcell offers ways of finding purpose and hope for those confronted with the new experience that later life brings.
This heartfelt book will be a comfort to all who have experienced the loss of someone dear, providing hope during the painful and difficult days. Written by Virginia Ironside
Illness, whether our own or that of those close to us, is often a desolating experience. This sympathetic little book offers comfort and hope particularly to those struggling with the serious questions and the emotional pain illness can generate. Written by James Woodward
Marriage breakdown is among the most devastating of human experiences. In this booklet, Simon Ridley offers encouragement and hope to all who suffer its pain, through a reflection on his own experience.