Books listed in order of publication, newest first.
The Gospel of Mark (Biblical Explorations) 2026
The fourth volume in the Biblical Explorations series from bestselling New Testament writer Paula Gooder turns to the earliest and most urgent of the Gospels: the Gospel of Mark. Direct, fast‑paced and vivid, Mark’s Gospel has long captivated readers with its immediacy and unvarnished portrayal of Jesus’ ministry.
Women of the Gospels: A journey in nine stories 2026
Paula Gooder retells nine Biblical stories of Jesus’s encounters with women. Imagining these figures following Jesus to Jerusalem and telling their stories together, Paula introduces us to women who break the rules to be near Jesus, speak to him for longer than any male character recorded, and even stand up to him.
Women of the Nativity: An Advent and Christmas Journey in Nine Stories 2024
Paula Gooder uses her extensive biblical expertise and storytelling skills to recreate the events of the nativity, from the promise of a future people to Sarah, to the presentation in the temple and the encounter with Anna, the prophet. The story is told from the perspective of nine women in all including Mary, Elizabeth, Rachel, and others whom scripture records or tradition has imagined, such as the innkeeper’s wife.
Lydia: A Story 2022
In her second work of fiction, Biblical scholar and popular author and speaker Paula Gooder tells Lydia’s story – who she was, the life she lived and her first-century faith – and in doing so opens up Paul’s letter to the Philippians, giving a sense of the cultural and historical pressures that shaped Paul’s thinking, and the faith of the early church.
Journaling the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer 2022
A thoughtful guide to prayer and reflection on the Psalms with plenty of space for journalling. In this beautifully designed hardback journal, theologian Paula Gooder leads readers through fifteen favourite Psalms, offering insight and tips on how to pray and reflect on some of the most profound poetry in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in Nine Stories 2022
In the style of her bestselling Phoebe, Paula Gooder uses her extensive biblical expertise to retell the events of the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension through the eyes of nine female characters she imagines accompanying Jesus during these momentous days.