Giver of Life

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The Holy Spirit in the Creed and in the Christian Life Today

By Dr Jane Williams

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In Giver of Life, renowned theologian Jane Williams leads you into a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's vital role in Christian thought and in the lives of all who follow Jesus today. Through a thoughtful exposition of the Nicene Creed, Williams traces the rich theology... Read More

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A clear, fresh and inspiring introduction to the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed and in the lives of Christian throughout the world today

A clear, fresh and inspiring introduction to the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed and in the lives of Christian throughout the world today

Description

In Giver of Life, renowned theologian Jane Williams leads you into a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's vital role in Christian thought and in the lives of all who follow Jesus today.

Through a thoughtful exposition of the Nicene Creed, Williams traces the rich theology behind the Spirit's titles and explores the deep connection between the Spirit and the life of Christ. At the same time, she invites you to consider the role of the Spirit as the one who brings you into the divine life of God, shaping your relationship with Jesus and guiding your faith.

With its stimulating questions for reflection at the end of each chapter, Giver of Life is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their appreciation of the Holy Spirit's transformative work in the world and in the life of every Christian - past and present.

Contents:

Introduction

1 A Creedal World

2 The Case for the Holy Spirit: The Cappadocian Fathers

3 The Case for the Holy Spirit: Augustine of Hippo

4 The Holy Spirit Defended: Summarising the arguments

5 The Holy Spirit in the Creed

6 The Holy Spirit, the Giver of Life

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281091225

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Jane Williams (Author) Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, London, and a visiting Lecturer at King's College London. Her recent books include Giver of Life (2025), The Art of Christmas (2021) and The Art of Advent (2018). Philip Law (In-House Editor) Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).