What would be the best book for someone searching answers on religion?

Question

Without reading the bible, I search for answers/info on religion. I'd like to know about all kinds (all nations), but am mainly interested in the teachings of the bible.

Answer 1

"My God Wears Blue Jeans"
by Melanie Jongsma

Answer 2

The Case for Christ
The Case for Faith

Strobel, a lifelong atheist and religious skeptic, thought it wise to explore the historical basis for his wife's new-found faith in Christianity. With his keen analytical mind and award-winning background in journalism, he seemed to be the right man for the job of uncovering the evidence against the historical Jesus of Nazareth, who Christians call "the Christ, the anointed Son of God." But like many who had gone before him, what he found was just the opposite.

We all have biases, which help us interpret the world around us and define our own personal worldviews. Sometimes an individual with a negative bias towards Christianity but who is open to following where the facts lead can be the best witness for faith-related investigations. Although negatively biased toward Christianity at the time of researching and writing The Case for Christ, his love for the truth was satisfied in his analysis of the textual evidence, Jesus' personal evidence based on that textual evidence and scriptural proofs of His death and resurrection.

After the conclusions and life-changing ramifications of The Case for Christ, Strobel then continued his research into the Christian faith, examining theodicy, evolution myths he had once held sacred, the concept of Hell, and Old Testament genocidal accounts, among other issues many non-Christians struggle with. Always asking the tough questions and challenging world-class experts, Strobel builds the case for Christianity as the one true faith just as he did for Christ being the one true way. Easy-to-read, yet filled with irrefutable logic, Strobel's books have become popular apologetical works, as he continues his mission to break down the walls between biblical truth and blind faith in non-Christian beliefs.

Answer 3

David Icke, "The Biggest Secret"

"Per David Icke the Bible, especially the New Testament, is a fabrication of the Roman Emperors to pacify a rebellious Judea, who subsequently edited the Old Testament ex post facto to prophesize about the Roman invented Jesus myth."

He explains how all major religions were created by Gods (aliens) and filtered down by the "elite" to the lower species (humans). Even if you don't believe it, he makes some very interesting points. However, if you are a close minded sheep, just stick to your usual rhetoric and propaganda.

Answer 4

Julian Jayes, Bicameral Mind

Answer 5

The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins
The End Of Faith - Sam Harris

Both of these books will explain in detail why most religions are not only false, but dangerous.

If you want to understand religion, you'd best understand all sides of it...

Answer 6

I suggest learning about Islam and comparing Islam to Chrisianity. Islam tomorrow has a really good website with lots of free articles talking about both religions.

Answer 7

Just go to a book store and read the backs of books. I have found GREAT books that way.

Answer 8

The bible has all the answers. You could also get a concordance, or amplified bible.
God Bless You in your quest.

Answer 9

Here's three that I've read recently and can highly recommend...

Christopher Hitchens', "God is Not Great"
Richard Dawkins', "The God Delusion"
Sam Harris', "The End of Faith"

Answer 10

Joihnathan Livingstone Seagull ..."Heaven is being perfect"