The Circle of Love
Praying with Rublev's icon of the Trinity
.Ann Persson

The painting of the Holy Trinity by Russian artist Andrei Rublev is probably the best-known and best-loved icon from the Eastern Orthodox Church. Beginning with her own experience of gazing at the icon during convalescence from surgery, Ann Persson shares her journey of discovery through some of the historic and artistic traditions of icon-painting, including a midwinter pilgrimage to the Russian monastery for which Rublev's icon was originally commissioned.

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• New titles from BRF

Countdown to Christmas with Timothy Bear
18 five-minute stories and assembly outlines for Advent and Christmas
Brian Sears

Countdown to Christmas with Timothy Bear contains 18 pick-up-and-use assembly programmes for KS1 teachers, complete with memorable easy-to-read stories, telling tips, Bible links, suggestions for songs, optional prayers, and questions and activities to explore and develop the theme of the story - ideal for collective worship and classroom follow-up.

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• New from Barnabas

Encourage Compassion this Christmas

BRF, working in partnership with the Christian child development organisation Compassion UK, are contributing 10% of the cover price of every children's title sold from their Barnabas Christmas selection to Compassion's Child Survival Programme up until 24 Dec 2010.

To find out about the titles included, and the project that will be supported, visit BRF Online.

Listen to an interview with Ann Persson

Ann Persson was recently interviewed on Premier, talking about her book The Circle of Love.

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CALM Online website launched

CALM online is a free online database of resources for adult Christian learning that develop Christian faith, understanding and spirituality.

Visit the site now to see what's on offer.

New covers for The People's Bible Commentary

Due to the success of The People's Bible Commentary, the New Testament titles are beginning to be released in new covers to appeal to the next generation of readers.

The PBC remains a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.

• Find out more about the People's Bible Commentaries

iPhone Apps from BRF

New Daylight is now available as an iPhone App, meaning that users of the iPhone and iPod Touch can get New Daylight delivered each day.

If you want to find out more, go to the App store on your phone and search for New Daylight or find out more on the appshopper website.

Guidelines let you take your Bible study with you wherever you go. The week-by-week structure inspires thought, prayer and action and supports both daily and intense bursts of reading and reflection.

If you want to find out more, go to the App store on your phone and search for Guidelines or find out more on the appshopper website.