Christians:Can you recommend some convincing literatue to help convert me to christianity?

Question

Remember, I said convincing.

*literature.

Answer 1

Religious literature is going to be hard to find across the board. However I recommend speaking with a Marianist. They are incredibly family oriented and one of the few catholic divisions that respect women. Also I've come across many marianists who are actually educated - not bible thumpers who just repeat verses like a parot - they think for themselves.

Literature wise I recomend "the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe" its a good book (and shhhhh the lion represents Jesus - known fact)

Answer 2

Read the pensees of Blaise Pacal if you are of a more intellectual philosophical orientation.
If you are more right-brained, emotional. maybe I would recomend The confessiones of St. Augustine.

But the book that really really made me think was the pensees, defintely.
GK chesterton has one book called: "orthodoxy" where he comes to realize the way for him, as well.

Oh and I forgot, oh yeah, definitely...."The seven story mountain" by Thomas Merton. he goes from atheism straight into a trappist monastery allthough of course it doesn';t have to be this radical for you but who knows. in any case they are worth a great read for sure.

And after this if you are really interested in knowing how jesus lived, what he said, what he thought, and what he did go right ahead and read the four gospels, yeah, the four gospels, as if you were reading a novel, I recommend reading the book according to St Matthew in the following manner:
In one afternoon you are off, get comfortable, prepare a hot and nice cup of coffee, sit on your favorite couch and start reading, suspend judgement and just read and enjoy the reading, you will get to know more of who jesus is than many other books can teach you without knowing this first. I did it once when i was not so religious and oh my goodness, I couldn't believe it how enlightening it was! I emember that day very dearly because I learned much more than what many homilies or sermons ever could. I recommend this too. take care and hope you find Him.

Answer 3

A Case for Christ ~Lee Strobel
Evidence for Christianity Josh Mcdowell
Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics Ask About the Christian Faith- Josh Mcdowell & Don Stewart

Answer 4

Here's a lesson plan I use.

First off, read the Gospels of Mathew, Mark and Luke. Don't worry about all the different Johns and Paul for now.

Then, read "Documents of the Christian Church" to get a feel for the history of the church.

I would then read "Apocalypses" (Weber), "Case for Christ" (Stroble) and "The History of God" (Armstrong).

This will give you a feel for both sides of the fence.

Then read John and the rest of the New Testament.

In the end, you will believe what you believe, regardless of the books in your bag. Until...until the man himself snatches you by the collar and wakes you up!

Answer 5

The Bible. Start with any four of the Gospels.

Christianity is not about convincing anyone intellectually, or through an argument or moving poem. It is about coming face to face with your utter sinfulness, wretchedness and unrighteousness. And then seeing God's provision, His Son crucified.

To the philosopher, this is foolishness. To the religiously-inclined, it is a stumbling block. See 1 Corinthians 1:22-23.

Answer 6

That is really a hard question. Convincing theology is theology that must be read slowly and carefully. Two excellent choices are: The Crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann and (this one basically converted me) Journeys by Heart by Rita Nakashima Brock. Both are very academic though.

Answer 7

C.S. Lewis.... Here is what Wikipedia has to say (sorry for cut/paste, I DO try to limit it!):

"Lewis is regarded by many as one of the most influential Christian apologists of his time; Mere Christianity was voted best book of the twentieth century by Christianity Today magazine in 2000. Lewis was very much interested in presenting a reasonable case for the truth of Christianity. Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and Miracles were all concerned, to one degree or another, with refuting popular objections to Christianity.

"Due to Lewis's approach to religious belief as a skeptic, and his following conversion by the evidence, he has become popularly known as 'The Apostle to the Skeptics.' Consequently, his books on Christianity examine common difficulties in accepting Christianity, such as 'How could a good God allow pain to exist in the world?', which he examined in detail in The Problem of Pain.

"Lewis also wrote an autobiography entitled Surprised by Joy, which places special emphasis on his own conversion. His essays and public speeches on Christian belief, many of which were collected in God in the Dock and The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses, remain popular today."

There you have it... C.S. Lewis

Answer 8

There are some impressive ones where people have converted from other backgrounds, as often there are direct open vision encounters with God, supernatural stuff including miracles, persecution, as well as an inspiring story.
Mahesh Chavda "Only love can make a miracle".
Bilkhis Sheikh "I dared to call him Father".

Answer 9

The Signature of God (forgot the author), but it shows that there is science all over the bible with backing evidence from scriptures that only God can create such amazing beauties in this world. It truly amazed me of how much people over look when it comes to the bible.
So the bible to would be good too, but you must fully want to believe in its truths. It was till after I converted that I realized how many truths I overlooked in it. Everyone has the power of the holy spirit in them, once you believe in Christ he can make scripture come to life in your life. It's one of the greatest feelings in this world. I hope you will experience it.

Answer 10

Lee Strobel is a great writer and a very good Christian, but in all honesty the only book I've read that uses logic to show you that Christianity is true is the book "101 Reasons to Believe" You should check it out its a very good book that gives you fact and science based theories for God existing.