21 Best nonfiction books like The Bible Unfiltered: Approaching Scripture on Its Own Terms by Michael S. Heiser

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The Bible Unfiltered: Approaching Scripture on Its Own Terms

By: Michael S. Heiser

4.30

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

The Bible is mysterious, surprising―and often deeply misunderstood.Dr. Michael S. Heiser, an expert…

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1. 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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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • old testament
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"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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2. Consequences of Ideas

By: R.C. Sproul

4.33

Format: None pages, Hardcover

If you think philosophy is irrelevant to your daily life, think again. You need only observe the wo… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
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3. Corrupting the Image: Angels, Aliens, and the Antichrist Revealed

By: Douglas Hamp

4.53

Format: 122 pages,

Something ominous is coming upon the world: it is Satan's final effort in the battle to destroy the… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • religion
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4. Noah Primeval (Chronicles of the Nephilim Book 1)

By: Brian Godawa

3.88

Format: None pages,

This is not your Sunday School Noah's Ark. Noah Primeval is a speculative retelling of the beloved … read more

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  • christian
  • religion
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5. Sinister Forces-The Nine: A Grimoire of American Political Witchcraft

By: Peter Levenda , Jim Hougan

3.13

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The roots of coincidence and conspiracy in American politics, crime, and culture are examined in th… read more

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  • nonfiction

6. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

By: Nabeel Qureshi

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

An Unexpected Journey from Islam to Christianity In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi de… read more

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7. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

By: E. Randolph Richards , Brandon J. O'Brien

3.87

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

What was clear to the original readers of Scripture is not always clear to us. Because of the cultu… read more

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8. The Abolition of Man

By: C.S. Lewis

3.97

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0060652944 The Abolition of Man, Lewis uses his graceful prose, del… read more

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9. Home (Gilead, #2)

By: Marilynne Robinson

3.84

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Home parallels the story told in Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead. It is a moving and heali… read more

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10. Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians

By: Bruce Ashford

4.27

Format: None pages,

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11. Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

By: Collin Hansen

4.56

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Timothy Keller takes readers behind the scenes to meet the people and understand the events that fo… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • theology
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12. 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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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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13. The Gospel Comes with a House Key

By: Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

4.31

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangel… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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14. Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History

By: John Dickson

4.40

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Is the world better off without Christianity? Combining narrative with keen critique of contemporar… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
"The explosion of charity in the fourth century is one clear way in which Christ's teaching has impacted the history of western society."

-John Dickson, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History

"The tempration of our age is to elevate our particular time and place as the crescendo of human purity and achievement. And that necessarily involves speaking ill of the past."

-John Dickson, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History

"The temptation of our age is to elevate our particular time and place as the crescendo of human purity and achievement. And that necessarily involves speaking ill of the past."

-John Dickson, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History

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15. The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

By: Tim Alberta

4.45

Format: 506 pages, Kindle Edition

Evangelical Christians are perhaps the most polarizing—and least understood—people living in Americ… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
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16. Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters

By: Carmen Joy Imes

4.53

Format: 226 pages, Paperback

Biblical Foundations Award Finalist Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament―especially the Ol… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • old testament
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"The law envisions a different kind of life, characterized by self-discipline and self-giving love. Imagine a community where every member actively worked to love and protect their neighbor!"

-Carmen Joy Imes, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters

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17. Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts

By: Bill O'Reilly

3.67

Format: 291 pages, Hardcover

With over 19 million copies in print and a remarkable record of #1 New York Times, Wall Street Jour… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
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18. Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

By: Jamie Winship

4.49

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict zones, and during that time he h… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"Fear shuts down creativity and the reception of new ideas."

-Jamie Winship, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

"But the Bible narrative is all about creativity bursting forth from the true self, the true you."

-Jamie Winship, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

"We want to be mentally, physically, and spiritually fit. We don't want to be well, we want to be fit."

-Jamie Winship, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

"That's how long the idea had been inside her. She couldn't access it apart from God. It was there, waiting to be discovered."

-Jamie Winship, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

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19. Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World

By: E. Randolph Richards

4.42

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

The Bible was written within collectivist cultures. When Westerners, immersed in individualism, rea… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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20. Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios

By: Mike Glover

4.11

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, teaching the keys… read more

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  • nonfiction
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21. What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?: A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong

By: Skye Jethani

4.52

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Good things come to those who believe . . . right? People like to say, “Prayer works.” But what doe… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
"Consider how you've been taught to engage the Bible. Do you see it primarily as a book of answers--a guide to the way to live your best life now? Or, do you engage the Bible as a window through which…"

-Skye Jethani, What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?: A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong

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22. How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off

By: Donald Miller

4.35

Format: 269 pages, Kindle Edition

The Wall Street Journal Bestseller For so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up lo… read more

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  • nonfiction
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23. Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters

By: Carmen Joy Imes

4.47

Format: 243 pages, Paperback

What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • old testament
  • religion
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy: How Secret Societies and the Descendants of Giants Plan to Enslave Humankind by Gary Wayne

24. The Genesis 6 Conspiracy: How Secret Societies and the Descendants of Giants Plan to Enslave Humankind

By: Gary Wayne

4.22

Format: 816 pages, Paperback

There are giants among us, passing largely unnoticed, intent on carrying out a secret plan to ensla… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
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25. The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings

By: Amy-Jill Levine

3.94

Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition

Examine the most difficult teachings of Jesus with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. Jesus provided his d… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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26. The Bible Unfiltered: Approaching Scripture on Its Own Terms

By: Michael S. Heiser

4.30

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

The Bible is mysterious, surprising―and often deeply misunderstood.Dr. Michael S. Heiser, an expert… read more

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  • christian
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  • christianity
  • new testament
  • old testament
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
Cover of Giants, Gods, and Dragons: Exposing the Fallen Realm and the Plot to Ignite the Final War of the Ages by Sharon K. Gilbert

27. Giants, Gods, and Dragons: Exposing the Fallen Realm and the Plot to Ignite the Final War of the Ages

By: Sharon K. Gilbert

4.52

Format: 214 pages, Kindle Edition

Giants are real. The small-g “gods” of the pagans are real. Dragons are real. And they’re preparing… read more

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  • christian
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28. Veneration: Unveiling the Ancient Realms of Demonic Kings and Satan’s Battle Plan for Armageddon

By: Sharon K. Gilbert

4.57

Format: 356 pages, Kindle Edition

Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy It stirreth up the Rephaim for thee, even … read more

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  • christian
Cover of The Great Inception: Satan's Psyops from Eden to Armageddon by Derek P. Gilbert

29. The Great Inception: Satan's Psyops from Eden to Armageddon

By: Derek P. Gilbert

4.41

Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition

You stand on a battlefield, surrounded by an enemy that you've been told doesn't exist.This is a cl… read more

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  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • theology
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30. John Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies)

By: Earl M. Blackburn

3.69

Format: 127 pages, Paperback

It is good that Christ reigns over all, particularly in his church. Otherwise, biblical Christianit… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
Cover of Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels (LGC) by Barry Beitzel

31. Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels (LGC)

By: Barry Beitzel

4.78

Format: 600 pages, Hardcover

2019 Christianity Today Book Award Winner in Biblical Studies 2019 ECPA Finalist in Biblical Refere… read more

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  • christian

16 Best religion books like The Bible Unfiltered: Approaching Scripture on Its Own Terms by Michael S. Heiser

Transform Your Habits

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

John H. Walton

4.23

Transform Your Habits

Consequences of Ideas

R.C. Sproul

4.33

Transform Your Habits

Corrupting the Image: Angels, Aliens, and the Antichrist Revealed

Douglas Hamp

4.53

Transform Your Habits

Noah Primeval (Chronicles of the Nephilim Book 1)

Brian Godawa

3.88

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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster

4.22

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Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.27

Transform Your Habits

The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited

Scot McKnight

3.75

Transform Your Habits

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

Scot McKnight

4.34

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