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Nick Page's literary work centers on church history, with a particular emphasis on the early Christian period. His writings explore pivotal moments and figures within Christianity, often infused with a distinctive sense of humor. Page crafts narratives accessible to both adult readers and children, ensuring his explorations of faith and history resonate broadly. Through his distinct voice, he offers a unique lens on the evolution of religious thought and practice.







- 2020
- 2019
Instant Expert: The Bible
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Offering a clear and engaging introduction to the Bible, this book addresses its origins, structure, and enduring influence. Nick Page presents accessible chapters that cover key questions like authorship and content, making it ideal for newcomers. The reader-friendly format includes practical tips for engaging with the text, ensuring that by the end, readers will have a solid understanding of the Bible's significance and be ready to explore it further. Part of the Instant Expert series, it aims to provide essential insights into core religious topics in a concise manner.
- 2019
Simply the Bible
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Offering bite-sized introductions to each book of the Bible, this guide presents a clear and engaging overview of its content, significance, and key figures. Alongside insights into the Apocrypha, readers will explore the human experiences behind the scriptures, revealing that the authors grappled with relatable issues. Illustrated by Jonathan Williams, this accessible resource aims to make the Bible approachable and enjoyable, emphasizing its relevance in today's world.
- 2019
The Badly Behaved Bible
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A fresh look at reading the Bible from well-respected author Nick Page
- 2018
Exploring over 30 intriguing mysteries of the Bible, this book addresses both well-known and lesser-asked questions, such as the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant and whether Jesus owned a house. Nick Page blends humor with thorough research, offering an entertaining and enlightening perspective on Biblical history. Readers will find answers to questions like Zacchaeus's height and the date of the crucifixion, making it a unique and engaging read for those curious about Biblical curiosities.
- 2017
A Nearly Infallible History of the Reformation
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
500 years on from the Reformation, Nick Page distils what we really need to know about Luther, Calvin and all those other serious religious types in his usual irreverent but informative style.
- 2016
The Dark Night of the Shed
- 223 pages
- 8 hours of reading
In his usual characterful style, Nick Page explores the phenomenon of the male midlife crisis, reviewing the options for how to deal with it and concluding, unconventionally, that by meeting it head on it can be a freeing and positive experience, rather than a negative one.
- 2016
Katy and her brother build a magical snowman. When it gets too cold to play outside, they go into the house - but Mr Snowman wants to come in, too! What follows is a humorous tale as Mr Snowman tries to sneak in without anyone noticing. Everywhere he goes, things freeze! From crystals on the dinner plates, to icebergs in the bath, Mr Snowman is found and asked to leave every time. But on the day of the Christmas party, something goes wrong. The desserts won t set and the ice cream melts...! Could Mr Snowman save the day?
- 2015
Revelation Road
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
If you're reading this, we're still alive. The end of the world has not occurred. But it can't be long now, can it?For two thousand years, the Book of Revelation has inspired countless conspiracy theorists, film-makers, writers and artists, as well as theologians and teachers. But why are we so bothered? After all, the end of the world still hasn't turned up, and it's been quite a while now.When Nick Page wanted to get to the bottom of what this mysterious book is really all about, he realised there was only one way to go about he had to go to the land of apocalypse. Travelling to Patmos via the ruined cities of the seven churches of Revelation, determined to seek out a revelation of his own, Nick explores the culture behind Revelation, who wrote it, why they wrote it, and what it means for us today.Mixing history, commentary, creative reconstruction and sun-crazed travelogue, here at last is the (perhaps not quite) final word on heaven, hell, the four horsemen of the apocalypse - and why the end of the world never does turn up when it's supposed to.
- 2014
A Nearly Infallible History of Christianity
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Everything you need to know about the history of the Christian church - and a fair few bits you didn't want to know thrown in for good measure.