Ian Bradley Books

This biography reveals how important spiritual factors and influences were to Arthur Sullivan's life and work and explores his rich corpus of sacred pieces, which includes the best-selling Victorian parlour ballad 'The Lost Chord' and the tune of 'Onward, Christian Soldiers'.

The Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan 1 (v. 1) by William Gilbert (1983)

Health, Hedonism and Hypochondria looks below the surface and probes the more hidden aspects of the history of spas and their secret sides.

As death comes out of the closet in contemporary society, this book presents the views on heaven and the afterlife of a number of well-known Victorians, and others not so well known, in the belief that they may help us today.

This unique anthology of biblical and other sacred religious texts, sermons, essays, poems, and hymns offers a rich collection of perspectives and beliefs on what lies beyond death, and is designed to bring encouragement, comfort, and reassurance as well as prompting spiritual reflection and intellectual curiosity. Ian Bradley is a much-respected writer, broadcaster, and academic, and a former Church of Scotland minister, and offers a short commentary on the facing page of each reading, providing context and helpful information and observations. This book will be a valuable resource for all who seek to understand death personally or professionally.

With access to the original hand-written manuscript of The Last Bus to Woodstock this book exams the creation of Inspector Morse and charts his progress as the writer, Colin Dexter, develops and revises his ideas.

Reexamining Celtic spirituality, Ian Bradley challenges romanticized views by highlighting the austere realities of early Middle Ages believers. Drawing from original sources, he provides a fresh perspective on Celtic Christianity, emphasizing its demanding nature. This insightful introduction not only explores relevant themes for modern readers but also offers practical spiritual guidance for embracing the Celtic Way today.

The Celtic Way is recognised as the most authoritative, accessible and well-balanced introduction to the native Christian faith of the British Isles.

'Coffin roads' are a marked feature of the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands - many are now popular walking and cycling routes. This book journeys along eight coffin roads to discover and explore the distinctive traditions, beliefs and practices around dying, death and mourning in the communities which created and used them.

God is Green examines what the Bible has to say about humanity's relationship with and responsibility for the environment, and how Church traditions over the centuries have interpreted this. He argues that Christianity at its essence is a 'green faith' which has been distorted over the years. First published in 1990, this new edition of the book is revised for the contemporary state of our climate, and includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide for individuals and small groups.