23 Best theology books like Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Phillip Cary

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Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)

By: Phillip Cary

4.26

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Pastors and leaders of the classical church--such as Augustine, Calvin, Luther, and Wesley--interpr…

If you liked the theology plot in Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Phillip Cary , here is a list of 23 books like this:

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1. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

By: Benjamin Franklin , None

3.86

Format: 143 pages, Paperback

Written initially to guide his son, Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography is a lively, spellbinding acc… read more

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"Never confuse Motion with Action."

-Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

"it is hard for an empty sack to stand upright"

-Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

"When the well is dry we know the value of water"

-Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

"...there will be sleeping enough in the grave...."

-Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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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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  • old testament
  • christian
  • theology
"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. Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah

By: Bryan D. Estelle

3.50

Format: None pages, Paperback

A responsible Christological reading of the book of Jonah, a highly complex and artistic short stor… read more

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  • old testament
  • christian
  • theology
Cover of Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis

4. Reflections on the Psalms

By: C.S. Lewis

3.75

Format: None pages, Paperback

Lewis writes here about the difficulties he has met or the joys he has gained in reading the Psalms… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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5. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

By: N.T. Wright

4.24

Format: 212 pages, Hardcover

In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, top-selli… read more

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  • christian
  • theology

6. 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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7. The Presence of God: Its Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Lives

By: Thomas R. Schreiner , J. Ryan Lister

4.00

Format: 592 pages, Paperback

"God is with us." We say this in our sermons, prayers, and songs, but what does it really mean? Fo… read more

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8. How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told

By: Harrison Scott Key

4.07

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From Harrison Scott Key, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, How to Stay Married tells … read more

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"He was "as deep as bro country and possessed all the charm of an unsalted potato."

-Harrison Scott Key, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told

"I play the drums, an instrument that has caused more divorces than any other musical instrument in history, after the banjo."

-Harrison Scott Key, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told

"The memories do not dissolve. They cohere into captivating art films that play endlessly in the International Infidelity Film Festival of my mind."

-Harrison Scott Key, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told

"Coco will be gone in less than two years and Pippi and Ginsburg not long after, and then it'll just be the two of us again and this weird-ass marriage."

-Harrison Scott Key, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told

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9. 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
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10. Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

By: Cal Newport

3.73

Format: 244 pages, Hardcover

Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. From the New York Times bestsellin… read more

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"What are we really doing here?"

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"Wouldn’t it be nice to have a job like that where you didn’t have to worry about being productive?"

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"The world of cognitive work lacks coherent ideas about how our efforts should be organized and measured."

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"The pandemic didn’t introduce this trend so much as push its worst excesses beyond the threshold of tolerability."

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

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11. The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up

By: Brant Hansen

4.61

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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12. 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
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13. Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

By: Andrew Wilson

4.51

Format: 473 pages, Kindle Edition

How 7 Transformational Events in 1776 Paved the Way for Today’s Post-Christian West With dizzyin… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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14. 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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  • christian
  • theology
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15. Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

By: Tish Harrison Warren

4.63

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

ECPA Christian Book of the YearChristianity Today Book of the YearForeword INDIES Book of the Year … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
"Voor christenen is slaap een belichaamde manier om te belijden dat we erop vertrouwen dat het werk van God niet van ons afhangt."

-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

"Bescherm wie blij zijn. In dit gebed erkennen we de kwetsbaarheid van vreugde. We vragen God om mensen die blij zijn te beschermen, om dat deel in ons te beschermen dat moedig genoeg is om te geloven…"

-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

"Hoewel de statistieken laten zien dat hier in het Westen met name jonge mensen afdwalen naar ongeloof, deels vanwege het probleem van het kwaad, lijkt onze welvaart veel meer twijfel te veroorzaken d…"

-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

"Het profetisch getuigenis van de kerk in een woedecultuur is om mensen te zijn die weten hoe we samen moeten huilen over de pijn en onrechtvaardigheid in de wereld en over de realiteit van onze eigen…"

-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

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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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  • old testament
  • christian
  • theology
"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. 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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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy by Aundi Kolber

18. Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy

By: Aundi Kolber

4.40

Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition

"In the wise and soulful tradition of teachers like Shauna Niequist and Brene Brown, therapist Aund… read more

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  • christian
Cover of The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy by Timothy J. Keller

19. The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.49

Format: 5 pages, Audio CD

An angry prophet. A feared and loathsome enemy. A devastating storm. And the surprising message of … read more

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  • old testament
  • christian
  • theology
"Why was God sending a deluge of disappointments? "Tis in this way," the Lord replied, in essence: "I am ANSWERING your prayers for grace and faith. I am only trying to liberate you from the things th…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

"When you indulge yourself in bitter thought, it feels so satisfying to fantasize about payback. But slowly and surely it will enlarge your capacity for self-pity, erode your ability to trust and enjo…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

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20. Advent: The Season of Hope (Fullness of Time)

By: Tish Harrison Warren

4.52

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

"Christians believe not just in one coming of Christ, but in three." We tend to think of Advent as … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley

21. How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South

By: Esau McCaulley

4.62

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times contributing opinion writer and award-winning author of Reading While Black… read more

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  • christian
"There is no Black faith that doesn't wrestle with the problem of evil. My reply to these questions is: We who have suffered must have some say in how that suffering is interpreted. We won the right, …"

-Esau McCaulley, How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South

Cover of Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care by Uche Anizor

22. Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care

By: Uche Anizor

4.22

Format: None pages, ebook

Understanding Apathy and How to Combat It For many Christians, apathy can feel inescapable. They ex… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella Burton

23. Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World

By: Tara Isabella Burton

3.92

Format: 301 pages, Hardcover

A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, pr… read more

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  • theology
"When it comes to Remixed religion, at least, we all come out from under Severus Snape's robes."

-Tara Isabella Burton, Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World

Cover of The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John  Hendrix

24. The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

By: John Hendrix

4.41

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

Interweaving handwritten text and art, John Hendrix tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his … read more

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  • christian
"The ultimate question for a responsible man to ask is not how he is to extricate himself heroically from the affair, but how the coming generation is going to live."

-John Hendrix, The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

"Looking back, all he could see was a swirling pillar of ash and bones behind him. But ahead, there was someone standing on the surface of the water! Suddenly, a strong hand plunged through the watery…"

-John Hendrix, The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

Cover of Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World by Patrick Schreiner

25. Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World

By: Patrick Schreiner

4.17

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Christians are constantly being accused of being too political or not political enough.   Often, th… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context by Michael Lefebvre

26. The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context

By: Michael Lefebvre

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

In this book, Michael LeFebvre considers the calendars of the Pentateuch with their basis in the he… read more

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  • old testament
  • christian
  • theology
Cover of The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity by Kevin Emmert

27. The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity

By: Kevin Emmert

4.16

Format: 241 pages, Kindle Edition

This Thoughtful Book Explores How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity in Christ  Our culture t… read more

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  • theology
Cover of Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Phillip Cary

28. Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)

By: Phillip Cary

4.26

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Pastors and leaders of the classical church--such as Augustine, Calvin, Luther, and Wesley--interpr… read more

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  • old testament
  • theology
  • christian
  • reference
Cover of Running from Mercy: Jonah and the Surprising Story of God's Unstoppable Grace by Anthony Carter

29. Running from Mercy: Jonah and the Surprising Story of God's Unstoppable Grace

By: Anthony Carter

3.96

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

The story of Jonah the prophet is familiar to us. It's full of unforgettable images, ironic twists … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of After Dispensationalism: Reading the Bible for the End of the World by Brian P. Irwin

30. After Dispensationalism: Reading the Bible for the End of the World

By: Brian P. Irwin

3.91

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

What God wants his people to know about the end times. Christians' fixation on the end times is no… read more

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  • theology
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31. The Letters to Timothy and Titus (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT))

By: Philip H. Towner

4.12

Format: 934 pages, Hardcover

The most accessible, most broadly pitched full-length commentary on Timothy and Titus, this NICNT v… read more

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  • theology
  • reference

23 best-selling christian books like Jonah (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Phillip Cary

Transform Your Habits

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John H. Walton

4.23

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Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah

Bryan D. Estelle

3.50

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Reflections on the Psalms

C.S. Lewis

3.75

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Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

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4.24

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Craig R. Koester

3.77

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The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation

Michel Hendricks

4.25

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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution

Carl R. Trueman

4.57

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Tim Alberta

4.45

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