In the Shadow of a Rugged Cross: Reflections on the spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Charles R. Ringma (Cascade Books, £21 (£18.90); 979-8-3852-1811-0).

“This accessible approach to Bonhoeffer’s spiritual reflections throughout all of his writings makes them an inspirational resource for all who seek to follow Christ in costly service and prophetic witness.”

T & T Clark Handbook of Children in the Bible and the Biblical World, edited by Sharon Betsworth and Julie Faith Parker (T & T Clark, £42.99 (£38.69); 978-0-567-71658-3). New in paperback

“This ground-breaking volume examines the presentation and role of children in the ancient world, and specifically in ancient Jewish and Christian texts. With carefully commissioned chapters that follow chronological and canonical progression, a sequential reading of this book enables deeper appreciation of how understandings of children change over time.”

Architecture of Canterbury Cathedral by Jonathan Foyle (Scala Arts and Heritage Publishers, £30 (£27); 978-1-78551-606-1).

“Architectural historian and broadcaster Jonathan Foyle explains how Canterbury's turbulent past – including a catastrophic fire, an earthquake and the murder of Thomas Becket – shaped the building, leaving us today with an extraordinary composite work of architecture as well as a unique repository of European arts and crafts. He reveals the fascinating stories and iconography behind the design of this medieval masterpiece.”