19 Best theology books like The Letter and Spirit of Biblical Interpretation: From the Early Church to Modern Practice by Keith D. Stanglin

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The Letter and Spirit of Biblical Interpretation: From the Early Church to Modern Practice

By: Keith D. Stanglin

4.22

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

For the better part of fifteen centuries, Christians read Scripture on two complementary levels, th…

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1. A Princess of Mars / Gods of Mars / Warlord of Mars / Thuvia, Maid of Mars / Chessmen of Mars / Master Mind of Mars / Fighting Man of Mars (Barsoom #1-7)

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs , J. Allen St. John

4.04

Format: 1167 pages, Kindle Edition

When John Carter goes to sleep in a mysterious cave in the Arizona dessert, he wakes up on the plan… read more

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"The whole fabric of our religion is based on superstitious belief in lies that have been foisted upon us for ages by those directly above us, to whose personal profit and aggrandizement it was to hav…"

-Edgar Rice Burroughs, A Princess of Mars / Gods of Mars / Warlord of Mars / Thuvia, Maid of Mars / Chessmen of Mars / Master Mind of Mars / Fighting Man of Mars (Barsoom #1-7)

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2. What Is Biblical Theology?: A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns

By: James M. Hamilton Jr.

4.16

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

How Do You Read the Bible? The Bible recounts a single story--one that began at creation, encomp… read more

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3. Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers: Focusing Concern and Action

By: Christopher A. Hall

4.28

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Many Christians today long to become reacquainted with their ancient ancestors in the faith. They s… read more

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  • church history
  • theology
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4. Communion with God

By: John Owen , R.J.K. Law

4.08

Format: 234 pages, Paperback

In 1657, John Owen produced one of his finest devotional treatises (probably originating from the s… read more

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5. Confessions

By: Augustine of Hippo , Henry Chadwick , Albert Cook Outler

3.41

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literatur… read more

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6. The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity

By: Robert L. Wilken

3.80

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

How did a community that was largely invisible in the first two centuries of its existence go on to… read more

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  • church history
  • theology

7. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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8. Sanctified Vision: An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible

By: R.R. Reno , None

4.14

Format: 222 pages, Paperback

In Sanctified VisionJohn J. O'Keefe and R. R. Reno explain the structure and logic of the early Chu… read more

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9. The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

4.32

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more

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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

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10. The Pilgrim's Progress

By: John Bunyan

4.06

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most ent… read more

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"Follow your heart"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"They are my fears of him, too. But who can hinder that which will be?"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Now, Mr. Great-heart was a strong man, so he was not afraid of a lion."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

11. The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus: Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan

By: Alan J. Thompson

3.29

Format: None pages, Paperback

When the book of Acts is mentioned, a cluster of issues spring to mind, including speaking in tongu… read more

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12. Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible

By: Stephen G. Dempster

3.95

Format: 253 pages, Paperback

In this stimulating New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Stephen G. Dempster argues that, despi… read more

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13. Principles of Biblical Interpretation

By: Louis Berkhof

3.84

Format: 223 pages, Paperback

This textbook covers the history of hermeneutical principles, the proper conception of the Bible, g… read more

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14. How to Stay Christian in Seminary

By: John Piper , David Mathis , Jonathan Parnell

3.36

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Seminary is exhilarating . . . and dangerous. Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to insp… read more

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15. A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology

By: Kelly M. Kapic

3.71

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't … read more

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16. Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

By: C.S. Lewis

4.00

Format: 314 pages, Paperback

The second book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which also includes Out of the Silent Pla… read more

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"Say a child’s prayer if you can’t say a man’s."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"It is not for nothing that you are named Ransom,"

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"The joy came from finding at last what hatred was made for."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"About this time tomorrow, you will have done the impossible."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

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17. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

By: Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18 How do Chri… read more

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18. Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling

By: Nijay K. Gupta

4.29

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

The first Christians were weird. Just how weird is often lost on today's believers. Within Roman s… read more

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  • church history
  • church
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19. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host

By: David Gibson

4.74

Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition

Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more

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20. The Glory of a True Church

By: Benjamin Keach

4.45

Format: 86 pages, Paperback

What is a church? How should it be ordered and governed? What makes a church disorderly or orderly,… read more

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  • church
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21. The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom

By: Samuel D. Renihan

4.63

Format: 228 pages, Paperback

What is this book good for? It establishes a clear linear understanding of the biblical text in its… read more

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22. In All the Scriptures: The Three Contexts of Biblical Hermeneutics

By: Nicholas G. Piotrowski

4.52

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Biblical Foundations Book Awards Finalist No one reads the Bible without some interpretive principl… read more

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23. The Letter and Spirit of Biblical Interpretation: From the Early Church to Modern Practice

By: Keith D. Stanglin

4.22

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

For the better part of fifteen centuries, Christians read Scripture on two complementary levels, th… read more

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  • church
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24. The Hermeneutics of the Biblical Writers: Learning to Interpret Scripture from the Prophets and Apostles

By: Abner Chou

4.32

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Learn to interpret the Bible from the biblical writers themselves A method of interpretation--a he… read more

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25. 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory

By: Mitchell L. Chase

4.37

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

A survey of two literary devices that are indispensable for understanding salvation history A bi… read more

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26. An Introduction to John Owen: A Christian Vision for Every Stage of Life

By: Crawford Gribben

4.27

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

“This book is a helpful introduction to one of the greatest theologians our world has known and a h… read more

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27. The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology (Biblical Theology for Life)

By: Nicholas Perrin

3.91

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

What does the Bible say about God's Kingdom and what Kingdom living looks like? In the last hundred… read more

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28. The Active Obedience of Christ

By: Patrick Abendroth

4.10

Format: 57 pages, Kindle Edition

“How gloriously complete is the salvation wrought for us by Christ! Christ paid the penalty, and He… read more

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29. Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship: How the Bible Shapes Our Interpretive Habits and Practices

By: David I. Starling

3.83

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

A Fresh Approach to the Art of Biblical Interpretation This book offers a fresh approach to the ar… read more

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"Scriptura Scripturae interpres - Scripture is the interpreter of Scripture... -Karl Barth, Gifford Lectures (1930) quoted in Webster, Barth's Earlier Theology, 108"

-David I. Starling, Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship: How the Bible Shapes Our Interpretive Habits and Practices

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30. The Great Story and the Great Commission: Participating in the Biblical Drama of Mission (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)

By: Christopher J.H. Wright

4.36

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

Highly regarded biblical scholar and speaker Christopher Wright shows us that how we read the Bible… read more

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31. Preparation for Ministry

By: Allan M. Harman

4.31

Format: 117 pages, Paperback

'Preparation For Ministry' deals with important issues relating to a call to the Christian ministry… read more

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N.T. Wright

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Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ

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A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders

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4.06

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