Guides for the Perplexed

At the Roscoe Library

Guides for the perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging.

The front Cover for The Church: A guide for the Perplexed. It shows the title against a pattern of sea shells.

Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

Titles currently held in this series include:

  • Atheism;
  • The church;
  • Christology;
  • Eucharist;
  • God;
  • The New Testament and Jewish law;
  • Paul;
  • Theological anthropology;
  • Tillich; and
  • The Trinity.