2007-02-22 12:17:44 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks for the answers. I can't possibly choose a best one, as I haven't read many of these books, so have at it, voters!
2007-02-25 11:14:05 · update #1
Oh Tommy, you are still so funny. To use Christian and enlightened in the same sentence is hilarious.
2007-02-22 12:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sure, there are a lot of books chock full of useful information. The thing is, as a Christian I always check to see if when I'm reading something, does it have any relation to the Bible or not. If I'm reading a book like Feeling Good by David Burns and learning techniques of identifying cognitive distortions I find Biblical examples of how these happened to people in Bible stories so that I can use them as examples for people whom I counsel. If I'm reading some scientific paper I look to see if the writer has brought presuppositions to their examination of a subject that contradict what the Bible says.
Sorry if that sounds "narrow" or "limited" to you but I wasn't a Christian for most of my life and when I look back at a lot of things I read and took to be true because they sounded reasonable and a lot of other people thought that they were true I realize that many times I was looking at things through the lens of popular culture. I've found that God's Word is an excellent check on scientific theories and the latest philosophies that never seem to last the test of time like the Bible has.
2007-02-22 12:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've only read a few Bible passages for my Hebrew Scripture class last year...
But I enjoy everything from Ayn Rand to Elie Wiesel. Chaim Potok is my favorite author ever. George Orwell is all right with Animal Farm, and I'm getting into Jhumpra Lahiri. And you can't forget The Princess Bride...
Yes, all enlightening in their own way, especially Potok and Wiesel.
2007-02-22 12:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
The Tales of a Forgotton God by Daniel Hamilton
2007-02-22 12:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
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OK, I'll be a little more specific (in no particular order):
"What's So Amazing About Grace?" By Phillip Yancey
"Soul Survivor: How My Faith Survived the Church" by Phillip Yancey
"The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis
(Free online, see below)
"The Kneeling Christian" by Unknown Christian
(also free on-line below)
"The Problem of Pain" by C. S. Lewis
"Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis
"Now That's A Good Question" by R. C. Sproul
"The Sexual Man: Masculanity Without Guilt" by Archibald D. Hart
(yes, this is a Christian book)
2007-02-22 12:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that C.S. Lewis has some amazing insight into different aspects of the Christian life. Here's a couple of my favorite titles:
-Miracles
-A Grief Observed (Perfect if you're going through a rough time)
-The Screwtape Letters (Read it carefully)
-Mere Christianity (Covers a lot of Christian living basics)
-The Great Divorce (An awesome piece of fiction also by C.S. Lewis)
-The Problem of Pain
2007-02-22 12:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by drownedingrace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
2007-02-22 12:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rumors of Another World, and The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey.
2007-02-22 12:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by W J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have read from Islam, Buddhism, Confuciansim, Taoism,Hinduism, Greek philosophy and gleaned some practical wisdom but concerning heavenly matters, the will of God, salvation, Gods plan for us, only Jesus and the bible.
More love for thee Jesus, more love for thee.
2007-02-22 12:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Socinian F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some books by Joyce Meyer and by James Robison.
2007-02-22 12:22:06 · answer #10 · answered by momof2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Brevere's books....Driven by Eternity and Hearts Ablaze.
2007-02-22 12:22:08 · answer #11 · answered by Jan P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋