19 Best theology books like The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians by N.T. Wright

Cover of The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians by N.T. Wright

The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

By: N.T. Wright

4.49

Format: 992 pages, Hardcover

Finally: an introduction that captures the excitement of the early Christians, helping today's read…

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1. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers

By: Michael J. Gorman

4.25

Format: 351 pages, Paperback

"Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers" presents the essential el… read more

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2. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

By: John H. Walton

4.23

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends t… read more

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"The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence."

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"God has given us a privileged role in the functioning of his cosmic temple. He has tailored the world to our needs, not to his (for he has no needs). It is his place, but it is designed for us and we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"when we adopt the biblical perspective of the cosmic temple, it is no longer possible to look at the world (or space) in secular terms. It is not ours to exploit. We do not have natural resources, we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

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3. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

By: Douglas K. Stuart , Gordon D. Fee

4.23

Format: None pages, Paperback

Your Guide to Understanding the Bible Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the sc… read more

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4. The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2–3 and the Human Origins Debate

By: N.T. Wright , John H. Walton

4.11

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

For centuries the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literatu… read more

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5. The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible

By: Scot McKnight

4.82

Format: 174 pages, Hardcover

"Why Can't I Just Be a Christian?" Parakeets make delightful pets. We cage them or clip their wings… read more

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6. You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit

By: James K.A. Smith

3.63

Format: None pages, Hardcover

You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author Ja… read more

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7. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ

By: Eugene H. Peterson , Dallas Willard

3.43

Format: 375 pages,

Renovation of the Heartexplains the common misunderstandings about human nature and the discipleshi… read more

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8. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages

By: Haddon W. Robinson

4.19

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Haddon Robinson's classic, with more than 150,000 in print, is a lesson in the basics. This updated… read more

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9. The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs

By: Peter Enns

3.91

Format: 241 pages, Hardcover

The controversial evangelical Bible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me Soexplains how Christi… read more

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10. On the Incarnation

By: C.S. Lewis , Athanasius of Alexandria , None

3.29

Format: None pages, Paperback

A universally acknowledged masterpiece of fourth-century patristic theology. As C. S. Lewis observe… read more

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11. A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing

By: Scot McKnight

4.34

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

What is the way forward for the church?Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to … read more

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12. Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope

By: Esau McCaulley

4.43

Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition

Growing up in the American South, Esau McCaulley knew firsthand the ongoing struggle between despai… read more

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"Prayer for leaders and criticism of their practices are not mutually exclusive ideas. Both have biblical warrant in the same letter."

-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope

"While I was at home with much of the theology in evangelicalism, there were real disconnects. First, there was the portrayal of the Black church in these circles. I was told that the social gospel ha…"

-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope

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13. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did

By: John Mark Comer

4.63

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

The author of the international bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover… read more

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14. Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World

By: Tom Holland

4.26

Format: 624 pages, Hardcover

A "marvelous" (Economist) account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination. … read more

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"To hail a religion for its compatibility with a secular society was decidedly not a neutral gesture. Secularism was no less bred of the sweep of Christian history than were Orban's barbed-wire fences…"

-Tom Holland, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World

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15. Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple

By: Scot McKnight

4.37

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

See how the Book of Revelation can be read as a book of discipleship , challenging Christ-followers… read more

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16. Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America

By: Russell D. Moore

4.31

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Former Southern Baptist pastor and Christianity Today editor-in-chief Russell Moore calls for repen… read more

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17. Into the Heart of Romans: A Deep Dive into Paul's Greatest Letter

By: Tom Wright

4.49

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

An in-depth study of Romans from today's foremost interpreter of Paul. Romans is often and for good… read more

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18. Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church

By: Nijay K. Gupta

4.35

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Women were there. For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in … read more

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19. The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

By: N.T. Wright

4.49

Format: 992 pages, Hardcover

Finally: an introduction that captures the excitement of the early Christians, helping today's read… read more

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Cover of Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Sandra L. Glahn

20. Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament

By: Sandra L. Glahn

4.49

Format: 190 pages, Paperback

Some Christians think Paul's reference to "saved through childbearing" in 1 Timothy 2:15 means that… read more

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21. Pastor Paul: Nurturing a Culture of Christoformity in the Church (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic)

By: Scot McKnight

4.24

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Being a pastor is a complicated calling. Pastors are often pulled in multiple directions and must "… read more

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8 must-read audiobook books like The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians by N.T. Wright

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4.63

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Tim Alberta

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