Church of England doctrine becomes more accessible with the publication of Contemporary Doctrine Classics. The volume not only draws together three of the most significant books from the Doctrine Commission in the last two decades but also provides an extensive foreword and commentary by Professor Stephen Sykes, who chaired the Commission from 1997 to 2003.

Contemporary Doctrine Classics combines the Doctrine Commissions' work on three fundamental aspects of Christian doctrine: belief in God (We Believe in God, 1987), belief in the Holy Spirit (We Believe in the Holy Spirit, 1991) and the atoning work of Christ (The Mystery of Salvation, 1995).

The works explore the subjects in considerable depth and represent the collaborative efforts of a wide range of authors, all of whom have been members of the Doctrine Commission.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams said of the books: 'These reports have genuinely sought to find words for the mind of the whole Church, whilst at the same time being fresh and creative pieces of reflection. They are a resource of lasting value and significance.'

Professor Sykes' commentary provides a detailed insight into the political and social contexts in which the three books were written. Comprehensive biblical and subject indexes help readers access the key themes.

Contemporary Doctrine Classics is published by Church House Publishing, priced ?20 and is available from all Christian bookshops and Church House Bookshop, 31 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BN. tel. 020-7898 1300 e mail bookshop@c-of-e.org.uk, or on the web at: http://www.chbookshop.co.uk(mail order available).