16 must-read theology books like Jesus: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Bauckham

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Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

By: Richard Bauckham

3.70

Format: None pages, Paperback

Award-winning religious scholar Richard Bauckham here explores the historical figure of Jesus, eval…

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1. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

By: Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster

4.22

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In th… read more

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"Genius, it is said, is the ability to scrutinize the obvious."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"The idea of having faith in Jesus has come to be totally isolated from being his apprentice and learning how to do what he said."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"Jesus, Willard says, “does not call us to do what he did, but to be as he was, permeated with love. Then the doing of what he did and said becomes the natural expression of who we are in him."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"(God's) nature, identity, and overarching purposes are no doubt unchanging. But his intentions with regard to many particular matters that concern individual human beings are not. This does not dimin…"

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

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2. The Journey to the East

By: Hermann Hesse , Hilda Rosner

3.87

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

In simple, mesmerizing prose, Hermann Hesse's Journey to the Easttells of a journey both geographic… read more

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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. Revelations of Divine Love

By: Julian of Norwich , A.C. Spearing , Elizabeth Spearing

4.20

Format: 228 pages, Paperback

One of the first woman authors, Julian of Norwich produced in Revelations of Divine Lovea remarkabl… read more

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5. The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation

By: Justo L. González

4.00

Format: 371 pages, Paperback

Sheds light on the major cultural and theological currents shaping the church during this period. read more

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6. Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History (14 Lectures)

By: Eric H. Cline

3.77

Format: None pages, Audio CD

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7. 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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8. Sabbath: The Ancient Practices

By: Dan B. Allender

4.06

Format: None pages,

What would you do for twenty-four hours if the only criteria were to pursue your deepest joy? Dan A… read more

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9. Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

By: Richard Bauckham

3.70

Format: None pages, Paperback

Award-winning religious scholar Richard Bauckham here explores the historical figure of Jesus, eval… read more

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10. The Unseen Realm

By: Michael S. Heiser

3.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how i… read more

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11. History of Christian Theology: An Introduction

By: William C. Placher

4.31

Format: 66 pages, Paperback

A History of Christian Theologyoffers a consice yet complete chronicle of the whole history of Chri… read more

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12. Pensées

By: Blaise Pascal , A.J. Krailsheimer

3.95

Format: 334 pages, Paperback

Blaise Pascal, the precociously brilliant contemporary of Descartes, was a gifted mathematician and… read more

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"Lust is the source of all our actions, and humanity."

-Blaise Pascal, Pensées

"Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point."

-Blaise Pascal, Pensées

"Dull minds are never either intuitive or mathematical."

-Blaise Pascal, Pensées

"Le coeur a ses raisons que le raison ne connaît point."

-Blaise Pascal, Pensées

13. The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day

By: Justo L. González

4.29

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

This highly informative, narrative history covers the events, persons, external influences, and for… read more

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14. Paul: A Biography

By: N.T. Wright

4.34

Format: 480 pages, ebook

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T.… read more

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15. Can We Trust the Gospels?

By: Peter J. Williams

4.46

Format: 153 pages, Paperback

Is there evidence to believe the Gospels? The Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, John--are four accou… read more

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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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"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. Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies

By: N.T. Wright

4.14

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their pr… read more

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18. Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones

By: Matt Chandler

4.34

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

"I've never read a book on this subject with so many practical suggestions for bringing a Christian… read more

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19. 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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20. You Are Gods: On Nature and Supernature

By: David Bentley Hart

4.14

Format: 158 pages, Hardcover

David Bentley Hart offers an intense and thorough reflection upon the issue of the supernatural in … read more

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21. The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)

By: Guy Prentiss Waters

4.01

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

A Short Study of the Sabbath from Creation to Consummation When it comes to the Sabbath, Christi… read more

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5 must-read history books like Jesus: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Bauckham

Transform Your Habits

The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation

Justo L. González

4.00

Transform Your Habits

Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History (14 Lectures)

Eric H. Cline

3.77

Transform Your Habits

Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

Richard Bauckham

3.70

Transform Your Habits

Paul: A Biography

N.T. Wright

4.34

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13 Best classics books like Pensées by Blaise Pascal, A.J. Krailsheimer

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The Complete English Poems

John Donne , A.J. Smith

4.15

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Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy

René Descartes , Donald A. Cress

3.76

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Theological-Political Treatise

Baruch Spinoza , Seymour Feldman , Samuel Shirley

4.08

Transform Your Habits

Ethics

Baruch Spinoza , Edwin M. Curley , Stuart Hampshire , None

4.10

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